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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.

What Attaches Individuals to Groups and Society. A European Comparison

Swiss Journal of Sociology

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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...

What Attaches Individuals to Groups and Society. A European Comparison

Published Online: Mar 20, 2020

Page range: 7 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjs-2020-0002

Keywords
Social bonds, attachment regimes, Durkheim, comparative perspective, Europe, Switzerland

© 2020 Serge Paugam et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

What Attaches Individuals to Groups and Society. A European Comparison

Published Online: Mar 20, 2020

Page range: 7 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjs-2020-0002

KeywordsSocial bonds, attachment regimes, Durkheim, comparative perspective, Europe, Switzerland

© 2020 Serge Paugam et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Social bonds, attachment regimes, Durkheim, comparative perspective, Europe, Switzerland