Swiss Journal of Sociology (Mar 2020)

What Attaches Individuals to Groups and Society. A European Comparison

  • Paugam Serge,
  • Beycan Tugce,
  • Suter Christian

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/sjs-2020-0002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 46, no. 1
pp. 7 – 35

Abstract

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By extending the analytical perspective of Durkheim, we set a theoretical framework to examine social bonds at two levels: the attachment of individuals to each other and the attachment of individuals to society. We create statistical indicators for comparing European countries and also, on an exploratory basis, the regions of Switzerland. We can distinguish and validate four ideal types of attachment regimes (familialist, voluntarist, organicist and universalist). Furthermore, our analysis shows national and regional specificities.

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