Cohesion is studied in groups of individuals, and even understood as the quantity/quality/type of social capital coming from the social relationships.

The essential features of social cohesion are (1) the quality of social relations (including social networks, trust, acceptance of diversity, and participation), (2) identification with the social entity, and (3) orientation towards the common good (sense of responsibility, solidarity, compliance to social order).

In doing so, they identify six common dimensions present within the multitude of social cohesion definitions. These include social relations, a sense of identification, orientation towards the common good, shared values, equality, and quality of life [14,32].

Summarizing the literature, the essential elements of social cohesion are social relations, identification, and orientation towards the common good. Subsequently, we define social cohesion as a descriptive attribute of a collective, indicating the quality of collective togetherness.