International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 42 Issue 9/10

Hybridization in a kibbutz industry structure: an Israeli case study

Yaffa Moskovich

This article analyzes a kibbutz factory and seeks to understand its unique hybrid structure following privatization, comparing it with that of other kibbutz industries in Israeli…

In God we trust…and Caesar too? Evaluating the link between religiosity and trust in government

Nicholas Creel

The study aims to establish that religiosity has a positive link with government trust, making the secularization trend all the more likely to further erode this already fragile…

Individuals' waste separation practice in a relationship with social bonds: a case study of Hanoi, Vietnam

Thi Kim Nhung Nguyen

The paper aims to ascertain whether residents in Nguyen Du ward still sort their waste at source following the end of the 3R project that ended in 2009. Additionally, this paper…

“If you fulfill your promise, I will be an asset for you”: exploring the relationship between psychological contract fulfillment and individual ambidexterity

Anushree Karani, Mitesh Jayswal, Rasananda Panda, Payal Trivedi

Healthcare is a vital sector in any economy, and the healthcare industry employees should be treated well. Work policies and practices shape the psychological contract (PC) of an…

Constructing the “good” mother: pride and shame in lone mothers' narratives of motherhood

Madeleine Leonard, Grace Kelly

This paper aims to explore how lone mothers define “good” mothering and outlines the extent to which feelings of pride and shame permeate their narratives.

Predictors and effects of scientific knowledge

Jasna Milošević-Đorđević, Duško Kljajić, Jelena Sladojević Matić, Živojin Đurić

Scientific knowledge has been a topic of interest for scholars for a long time; however, its impact on scientific decision- making and determining trust is severely…

Community work practices against children poverty in Southern Italy. Exploring experiences and perspectives in local welfare

Emanuela Chiodo

This paper has a dual purpose: on one side, it analyzes what types of solidarity and social relations are implemented as social support resources applied to actions aiming at the…

Workplace preparedness for an ageing workforce: a case study

Valerie Egdell, Gavin Maclean, Robert Raeside, Tao Chen

For many nations, their workforces are ageing. The purpose of this paper is to explore the concerns and attitudes of employers to employing older workers and what information they…