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Social Group
In sociology, a group is a social entity composed of two or more individuals who interact with one another, share a sense of identity, and are bound by a common purpose or goal. These social groups can range from intimate and small-scale, such as families, to larger and more complex structures like organizations or communities. The study of groups in sociology provides insights into human social behavior, dynamics, and the influence of collective processes on individuals within the societal framework.
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25 Jan 2024
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Social Function of Emotional Contagion
The way to establish intimate social bonds is usually embedded in daily interactions, especially emotional interaction. Our emotions are often spontaneously influenced by others during an interaction. Researchers have broadly defined the phenomenon of emotion transferring from expressers to observers as “emotional contagion”. Emotional contagion is considered functional, as it facilitates interpersonal understanding, closeness, and coordination. Evidence supporting the social functioning perspective has revealed an association between emotional contagion and the quality of social bonds.
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06 Dec 2023
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Social Farmers’ Networking for Inclusive Tourism
Social entrepreneurship plays a key role in making tourism an inclusive activity. Literature on the topic is increasing but needs to pay more attention to collaboration, which is crucial for social enterprises. To overcome this gap, the research focuses on the impact that social entrepreneurs’ drivers and barriers towards collaboration might have on providing decent work in rural tourism. The research considers the case of social farming, which has important implications for developing inclusive tourism.
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27 Nov 2023
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Social Evolution
Social evolution refers to the gradual and continuous change in social structures, behaviors, and institutions over time. It encompasses the development and transformation of societies, including advancements in technology, shifts in cultural norms, and alterations in political and economic systems, often driven by factors such as innovation, conflict, and interaction with the environment. This concept underpins various theories in sociology and anthropology, offering insights into how societies adapt and evolve in response to internal and external pressures.
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26 Jan 2024
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Social Equality
Social equality refers to the state of affairs in which individuals or groups in a society enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and status, regardless of their various backgrounds, such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, or other distinguishing characteristics. The concept is rooted in the idea that all members of a society should have the same fundamental rights, and they should be treated with fairness and impartiality.
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25 Jan 2024
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Social Environment and Environmental Attitudes
Social environment may the formation of citizens' attitudes toward the natural environment, namely, the environmental attitudes.
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15 Nov 2021
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Social Entrepreneurship Competency
The complexity of today’s world demands a shift in education from knowledge acquisition to competency development for students to effectively address profession-related challenges. In particular, there is a need for social entrepreneurs who can act as catalysts for change in complex environments.
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06 Jul 2023
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Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship (SE) is about entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at exploiting opportunities to generate social value
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23 Jul 2021
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Social Entrepreneurs for Innovative Professional Career Developments
Social impact and innovation are crucial aspects of any social entrepreneurship project. There are some fundamental common factors as critical determinants of the final social entrepreneurial decision and result: (i) motivations such as emotional connection, moral judgment, personal dissatisfaction, purpose achievement and change, and social needs; (ii) personal internal resources such as connection skills, conviction, creativity, efficiency skills, and learning orientation; (iii) facilitating external factors such as financial and social support, higher and social education, relevant past events, and previous professional experience. Putting together all these factors, there is a theoretical framework that can explain social entrepreneurship as an alternative career option and connect it with a dominant social entrepreneur’s narrative and profile.
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13 Dec 2021
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Social Disconnectedness and Career Advancement Impact on Performance
Social connectedness refers to the subjective perception of having strong ties with the social world. Career advancement, which is mainly concerned with job advancement opportunities and growth, is affecting employee satisfaction and performance for those who work in remote areas. Job satisfaction refers to an employee’s good attitude or favorable emotion toward the activity performed, which improves the working environment, and thus, contributes to a positive ambiance in the workplace.
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19 Jul 2022
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