A Multilevel Measurement Model of Social Cohesion

Bottoni, Gianmaria

doi:10.1007/s11205-016-1470-7

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“…Often, researchers find partial strong factorial invariance across groups (Byrne et al, 1989 ). Similarly, it is quite common to find perfect reliability for some of the items at the between level (e.g., Bottoni, 2016 ; Zee et al, 2016 ).…”

Section: Relations Between the Three Conceptsmentioning

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Relating Measurement Invariance, Cross-Level Invariance, and Multilevel Reliability

Jak

Jorgensen

2017

Front. Psychol.

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Data often have a nested, multilevel structure, for example when data are collected from children in classrooms. This kind of data complicate the evaluation of reliability and measurement invariance, because several properties can be evaluated at both the individual level and the cluster level, as well as across levels. For example, cross-level invariance implies equal factor loadings across levels, which is needed to give latent variables at the two levels a similar interpretation. Reliability at a specific level refers to the ratio of true score variance over total variance at that level. This paper aims to shine light on the relation between reliability, cross-level invariance, and strong factorial invariance across clusters in multilevel data. Specifically, we will illustrate how strong factorial invariance across clusters implies cross-level invariance and perfect reliability at the between level in multilevel factor models.

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Section: Relations Between the Three Conceptsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Relating Measurement Invariance, Cross-Level Invariance, and Multilevel Reliability

Jak

Jorgensen

2017

Front. Psychol.

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“…Moreover, because territorial units face a complex mixture of socio-economic problems, every entity conducting research tends to create its own definition of social cohesion. Another problem is associated with the lack of distinction between factors affecting social cohesion and its actual components [5,13,15,28].…”

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“…Janmaat [12] considered 14 indicators describing 8 components of social cohesion and used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to map 41 countries in the world in a two-dimensional space showing the relationship between two factors (solidarity, participation). In another study, Bottoni [13] used 24 indicators describing 7 dimensions of social cohesion for 29 European countries to build a multilevel CFA (confirmatory factor analysis) model of social cohesion. Dickes and Valentova [14] used multidimensional scaling (MDS) and a CFA model of social cohesion to map 47 European countries a two-dimensional MDS space.…”

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The Measurement of Social Cohesion at Province Level in Poland Using Metric and Interval-Valued Data

Walesiak

Dehnel

2020

Sustainability

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The notion of social cohesion is increasingly used in the political, economic and academic debate. Due to its multidimensional, the assessment of social cohesion is not easy, especially if it is conducted at a lower than national level of aggregation. The aim of the study is to assess social cohesion in provinces of Poland in 2018 using the hybrid approach involving multidimensional scaling and linear ordering based on an aggregate measure. This type of study is usually conducted using classic metric data. However, the traditional approach does not account for the variation between lower level units (i.e., districts). The authors propose a methodology which makes this possible. Additionally the results of assessment of the multidimensional phenomenon can be presented in a two-dimensional space. Classic metric data and symbolic interval-valued data (three data types: min-max, 1st decile and 9th decile, 2nd decile and 8th decile) are jointly represented in a single diagram. The consistency of the research method ensures comparability of results of linear ordering. Two criteria were used in the comparative analysis of four rankings of social cohesion. The results of the study clearly showed that the current level of social cohesion at the provinces level is geographically and historically dependent.

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“…concept which includes social change, belonging, resilience, and integration among others (Bottoni, 2018).…”

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The wicked problem of social cohesion: moving ahead

Yassim

2019

JSOCM

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Purpose Despite the amount of attention given to social cohesion, divisions within many societies are becoming wider due to various factors including religious and far-right extremism and economic austerity. Given its “wickedness”, social cohesion has been researched from various dimensions. However, to develop an effective solution-based programme, these multi-facets need to be brought together for a clearer way forward. This paper aims to bring together multiple disciplines to propose a way forward in the social cohesion discourse in the following two ways: by developing a common conceptualisation of social cohesion and identifying an effective approach to operationalise social cohesion. Design/methodology/approach This research adopted a critical qualitative research approach and used three expert discussion forums consisting of academics and practitioners from multiple disciplines. Findings The research identifies contact theory and participatory approaches as providing an effective way forward for social cohesion. Social cohesion is conceptualised in the form of factors needed to build a cohesive society and outcomes of a cohesive society. Using the social marketing approach of down- mid- and up-stream strategies and interventions, this research proposes a bottom-up approach to addressing the wicked problem of social cohesion. Originality/value Social cohesion has been discussed by various academics and practitioners from multiple disciplines. This paper developed a common conceptualisation of social cohesion based on a review of multi-disciplinary literature combined with discussions with experts from academia and practice. Relating this to the down-, up- and mid-stream social marketing, and this paper also identified the participatory approach, based on contact theory, as an effective way in which social marketers can achieve downstream social marketing objectives.

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A Multilevel Measurement Model of Social Cohesion

Cited by 51 publications

References 32 publications

Relating Measurement Invariance, Cross-Level Invariance, and Multilevel Reliability

Relating Measurement Invariance, Cross-Level Invariance, and Multilevel Reliability

The Measurement of Social Cohesion at Province Level in Poland Using Metric and Interval-Valued Data

The wicked problem of social cohesion: moving ahead

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