Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review
ObjectivesTo describe objective social wellbeing in relation to social cohesion.MethodsA literature search that sought to understand the contribution of social cohesion in the community as a means of achieving social wellbeing in the UK, published in the last 10 years.ResultsSocial cohesion is widel...
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| description | ObjectivesTo describe objective social wellbeing in relation to social cohesion.MethodsA literature search that sought to understand the contribution of social cohesion in the community as a means of achieving social wellbeing in the UK, published in the last 10 years.ResultsSocial cohesion is widely associated with community assets, trust, and a sense of belonging at neighbourhood level. Segregation of sub-groups and “incivilities” can lead to reduced social connectedness and wellbeing. Wider multicultural engagement over time, may be beneficial for social cohesion. Evidence suggests that sufficient facilitation through facilities and services improve social relations and wellbeing and create more cohesive communities. A particular focus is needed on potential minorities within otherwise cohesive communities.ConclusionSocial cohesion relates to community resilience and the experience of social connectedness at community level. These features can protect vulnerable groups from exclusion and may have other benefits to health and wellbeing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dd39623e4ab2428497be3766a8dc0d5b2025-01-30T04:11:16ZengFrontiers Media S.A.International Journal of Public Health1661-85642025-01-017010.3389/ijph.2025.16074141607414Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping ReviewSally Fowler Davis0Megan Davies1Megan Davies2Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care, School of Allied Health and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, United KingdomSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United KingdomNursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandObjectivesTo describe objective social wellbeing in relation to social cohesion.MethodsA literature search that sought to understand the contribution of social cohesion in the community as a means of achieving social wellbeing in the UK, published in the last 10 years.ResultsSocial cohesion is widely associated with community assets, trust, and a sense of belonging at neighbourhood level. Segregation of sub-groups and “incivilities” can lead to reduced social connectedness and wellbeing. Wider multicultural engagement over time, may be beneficial for social cohesion. Evidence suggests that sufficient facilitation through facilities and services improve social relations and wellbeing and create more cohesive communities. A particular focus is needed on potential minorities within otherwise cohesive communities.ConclusionSocial cohesion relates to community resilience and the experience of social connectedness at community level. These features can protect vulnerable groups from exclusion and may have other benefits to health and wellbeing.https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607414/fullsocial cohesionscoping reviewwellbeingmarginalised communitiessocial relations |
| spellingShingle | Sally Fowler Davis Megan Davies Megan Davies Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review International Journal of Public Health social cohesion scoping review wellbeing marginalised communities social relations |
| title | Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Understanding the Effects of Social Cohesion on Social Wellbeing: A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | understanding the effects of social cohesion on social wellbeing a scoping review |
| topic | social cohesion scoping review wellbeing marginalised communities social relations |
| url | https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607414/full |
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