Open Access – Volume 13 (2) 2023
This collection of articles in the International Journal of Social Quality examines global challenges through the lens of Social Quality, delivering a new configuration of four social quality-oriented frameworks and …
The development of the basic principles of the social quality perspective
The Social Quality Perspective is a framework that aims to bridge the gap between different disciplines and create new global political strategies that enhance human dignity, sustainability, and social cohesion. …
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Manifesto: Rethinking Urbanization
In the face of escalating climate change, resource depletion, and the unchecked growth of megacities, the PAGUS International Scientific Network, in collaboration with the International Association of Social Quality (IASQ), …
Open Access – Volume 13 (1) 2023
The latest issue presents a multidimensional exploration of pressing global challenges, ranging from the ethical and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) to the intricate dynamics of climate change, wildlife …
Open Access – Volume 12 (2) 2022
In the December 2022 edition of The International Journal of Social Quality, five articles explore critical issues impacting society today. The editorial section pays tribute to those who have recently …
Open Access – Volume 12 (1) 2022
With studies on interrelated complex problems, this issue of our journal covers a range of important topics. Firstly, we explore a (socioeconomic) recovery in post-war Ukraine, oriented around the social …
Pagus: A New Global Platform About Urban & Rural Transformations
For decades, scholars in Europe and Asia have been interested in the application of social quality theory to analyze the processes that take place in the urban and rural context …
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In Memoriam: Bas van der Horst (1951–2022)
Unexpectedly, on 24 October 2022, Bas van der Horst, Managing Editor of this journal since 2017, passed away. During one of his traditional visits to one of the northern Wadden …
Journal on Societal Impact of COVID-19 Published–First Issue with Open Access
The double issue of the International Journal of Social Quality, Vol. 11, 1&2 is available now! This thematic issue is dedicated to the societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue …
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Milestone: Journal to Be Published as Open Access
Thanks to the generous support from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), IJSQ will be published as an Open Access journal starting with Volume 11. There are …
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A Thematic Issue of the Journal on Central and Eastern Europe
The region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) plays a central role in the new issue of the International Journal of Social Quality (Volume 10.2), now published by …
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Social Quality – Building Bridges
The International Association on Social Quality (IASQ) contributes to building bridges toward cohesive and sustainable human societies. To do this, IASQ develops the social quality theory, methodology and policy application. Social quality is defined as the extent to which people are able to participate in social relationships under conditions which enhance their well-being, capacity and individual potential. Read about the basics of Social Quality.
Development of the Social Quality Approach
The development of the social quality approach is a collective endeavor by a large number of scientists all over the world. Their common goal is to address urgent societal issues. Overall sustainability is more and more recognized as a key issue. Development of the social quality approach has started in the 1990s and is an ongoing process. For in-depth information, read Working Paper 13. An executive summary is also available. The paper presents an overview of the development of social quality theory, methodology and policy application.
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