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 …
Eurispes Named as One of the Best Independent Think Tanks
The University of Pennsylvania has named our partner institute Eurispes (Rome) as one of the most important independent research institutes in the world. Eurispes is included in the …
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New IASQ Working Paper on Eastern Europe
IASQ Working Paper 18, written by Peter Herrmann, argues that the so-called transformation of the countries of Eastern Europe could actually not happen due to the fact that …
IJSQ 10.1 Released – Free Access for Two Important Articles
Issue 10.1 of the International Journal of Social Quality has been published by Berghahn Journals of New York. As a first step in the direction of open access …
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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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