International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 29 Issue 7/8

Does economic growth enhance life satisfaction? The case of Germany

Björn Frank, Takao Enkawa

The purpose of this paper is to examine whether economic growth enhances life satisfaction. It provides a conceptual solution to the heavily debated Easterlin paradox which states…

From the “most fateful” to the “most fatal” social force? Conservatism and democracy reconsidered

Milan Zafirovski

The purpose of this paper is to reconsider the impact of conservatism on political liberty and liberal democracy in contemporary society. It applies Weber's description of…

Ethical climate in nonprofit organizations: a comparative study

Rosario Laratta

The purpose of this paper is to show how, by looking within one group of nonprofits, perceptions of ethical climate may differ in the nonprofit sector, both within and between…

Age group conflict or cooperation? Children and pensioners in Russia in crisis

Shireen Kanji

This research aims to illustrate the differential treatment of children and pensioners in Russia and to explain why this has not led to age group conflict through an illustration…

Global ageing in comparative perspective: a critical discussion

Jason L. Powell, Ian G. Cook

The aims of this paper are to summarise the rapid expansion in the proportion of the elderly across the globe and to highlight the main factors causing this. Specific areas of the…

Perceptions of adolescents' adulthood entry and sexual initiation in Nordic countries

Pekka Räsänen

The purpose of this paper is to examine public opinions about the timing of adolescents' adulthood entrance and sexual debut in four Nordic countries. The research questions…

World society, family planning programs and the health of children

Wade Roberts

Drawing on world society and policy analysis literatures, the purpose of this paper is to examine the uneven diffusion of family planning programs in the developing world and the…

The opinions of Finnish physicians on social security system

Arttu Saarinen

Opinions towards social security reflect the interests and ideologies that individuals have. The earlier population‐based opinion studies of the welfare state can be utilised when…