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Examining Traits of Engagement in Solidarity Actions in Romania: An Analysis of Findings from Social Values Studies with a Comparative Emphasis

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  • Rusu Horațiu
  • Bejenaru Anca

    (1 Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2A, Lucian Blaga Street, 550169, Sibiu, Romania)

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Social solidarity is increasingly under scrutiny in the contemporary world. Modern phenomena such as individualization, globalization, and migration have sparked inquiries into the dynamics and transformations of solidarity. Within this context, our study seeks to address one dimension of solidarity: the actions that embody it. We embark on a two-fold mission. On the one hand, we delve into the characteristics of the people engaging in solidarity actions. On the other hand, we compare results regarding acts of solidarity in Romania across different time frames. Our analysis mainly draws from the data collected through the European Values Survey in 2018. Comparisons are made with results from previous analyses and data from the 2012 World Values Survey. To accomplish these ends, we rely on both descriptive and multivariate analyses. Results suggest that approximately two-thirds of Romanians engage in solidarity actions. The likelihood of involving in solidarity actions is mainly influenced by age, religious behaviour, individualization, membership in associations, and recent volunteering behaviour.

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  • Rusu Horațiu & Bejenaru Anca, 2023. "Examining Traits of Engagement in Solidarity Actions in Romania: An Analysis of Findings from Social Values Studies with a Comparative Emphasis," Social Change Review, Sciendo, vol. 20(1), pages 162-180, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:socchr:v:20:y:2023:i:1:p:162-180:n:7
    DOI: 10.2478/scr-2022-0002
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