Programme: VEGA 2/0125/26
Duration: 1. 1. 2026 – 31. 12. 2028
Principal Investigator: Marianna Mrva
Researchers: Robert Klobucký, Michaela Pílová, Katarína Strapcová, Tímea Szabó, Milan Zeman

The accompanying phenomena of global changes that societies must face include, among others, growing uncertainty, political polarization, and the fragmentation of values. In this situation, it is important to focus on the values and attitudes that unite members of society and contribute to maintaining and strengthening social cohesion.
Our project aims to explore the dimensions of social cohesion in Slovakia and to identify the values and attitudes that enjoy societal consensus and serve as a foundation for the harmonious coexistence of society’s members. We will focus more closely on three main areas: values and attitudes related to social inequalities, societal and institutional trust, and intergroup solidarity. We will examine these three areas in connection with three contemporary challenges: digital transformation, environmental change, and demographic change. To achieve the project's goals, we will use a combination of research methods, including secondary data analysis, surveys, and focus groups.