International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 44 Issue 11/12

The effect of informal competition on the performance of formal firms: a systematic review of the literature

Vasileios Vlachos

The purpose of this paper is to examine the empirical literature on the effects of informal competition on firm performance and provide directions for future research.

Explore the relationship between childcare gap policies and children’s social quality: a comparative analysis of European countries

Wai Kam Yu, Ruby Chui Man Chau, Clement Yu, Grace Ho

This article focuses on children’s social quality. Social quality can be understood as the extent to which people can engage in the social, economic, and cultural lives of their…

Class-based inequality and higher education achievement in Europe: the role of gender and class

Natalia Karmaeva, Petya Ilieva-Trichkova

Against the recent reversal of the gender gap in higher education that has been observed in many countries, this paper aims to explore why there are better chances for lower…

How can child assistance policy supporting familisation be supported?

Sulikah Asmorowati, Tauchid Komara Yuda

This study examines the public’s perception of cash transfers for children in societies where children's welfare is often viewed as a private affair.

Gendered pathways to entrepreneurial success: a study on women’s career choices in India

Divya Mishra, Gopika Mangla, Nidhi Maheshwari

This research investigates the barriers hindering women from pursuing entrepreneurship as a career choice, particularly in the Indian context.

Environmental concern, perceived marketplace influence and green purchase behavior: the moderation role of perceived environmental responsibility

Dinh Van Hoang, Le Thanh Tung

Consumer green behavior is a spotlight topic in both theoretical and practical business environments. This study aims to investigate the primary drivers of green intention…

Unravelling the effects of burnout on mental health nurses: a qualitative approach

Asimina Tsolakidou, Theodoros Fouskas, George Koulierakis, Angeliki Liarigkovinou

Burnout is defined as the syndrome that causes emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduction in personal achievement, and concerns people-oriented professions. This study…

Navigating the challenges of extending working life: a study of employment support services for older workers in Hong Kong

Ka Ki Chan, Tat Chor Au-Yeung

This research highlights age-specific barriers to employment for older workers and the gap between activation policy design and implementation, focusing on difficulties in…

Are blood donors satisfied with their donation experience? An evaluation based on the stages of blood donation in Cameroon

Benjamin Njianga Mbeyap, Rodrigue Nda'chi Deffo, Benjamin Fomba Kamga

In Cameroon's blood banks, the shortage of blood bags is difficult to overcome because of the lack of donor loyalty and the complexity of recruiting new donors. This study…

Art performance as a political communication tool in Indonesia: beyond the stage

Mahfud Mahfud, Andrik Purwasito, Warto Warto, Wakit Abdullah Rais

This retrospective phenomenological case study examines the experiences of 18 politicians who participated in a political campaign using performing arts and artists in a regional…

Kidfluencers' lived experiences of influencer culture: a time for regulation?

Shilla Shomai, Peter Unwin, Clive Sealey

“Kidfluencer” is a relatively new term and refers to where young people actively exert influence on lifestyle and consumer behaviour through the use of social media. This study…

Job advertisements and lived experiences of victims of job scams in Ibadan, Nigeria

Henry Uche Obuene, Oludayo Tade, Bamidele Rasak, Ogadimma Arisukwu, Emeka E. Okafor

An increase in informal job advertisements has been attributed to high unemployment. However, less scholarly attention has been placed on the experiences of victims of advertised…

The street begging economy: investigating the economic strategies of street beggars in Ghana

Eric Agyemang, John Boulard Forkuor, Ronald Kondor, Douglas Attoh Odongo

This study investigates the economic strategies street beggars (SBs) employ in Ghana to gain a competitive advantage within the contested urban spaces they occupy. By…

Government performance and citizen trust before and after the Great Recession: the case of Greece and Italy

Yunsoo Lee

The Great Recession that began around 2008 hit hard on Greece and Italy. During a period of extreme economic distress, the two countries suffered the loss of government…

Sisterhood in COVID-19’s she-cession: does stronger female representation mean weaker female discrimination?

László Tőkés

Gender equality is an important issue targeted all around the world, see, for example, the Gender Equality Strategy articulated by the European Union (EU). These goals were…

Ageing risks in four Asian Tigers: global health crisis and implications for productive welfare regimes

Zhen Tian, Tauchid Komara Yuda, Zhiming Hu

This article focuses on the continuity and changes in the Productive Welfare Regimes and investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic and population ageing can influence the established…

Stretching the social protection system beyond capacity: tensions between governance capacity and conceptualisations of elder care in nursing homes in Indonesia

Sulikah Asmorowati, Violeta Schubert, Eko Supeno

Ageing is a global concern that poses many challenges for governments, particularly in relation to the pressing issue of how to provide adequate social protection for the…