Indicator Development for Measuring Social Solidarity Economy

Joe Luis Servin (), Alejandro Ortega Hernández (), Marilu León Andrade, Rocío Rosas Vargas, Naxeai Luna Mendez and Karina Orozco Rocha
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Joe Luis Servin: Departamento de Estudios Sociales, División de Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas, Universidad de Guanajuato, Salvatierra P.C 38900, Mexico
Alejandro Ortega Hernández: Departamento de Estudios Sociales, División de Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas, Universidad de Guanajuato, Salvatierra P.C 38900, Mexico
Marilu León Andrade: Departamento de Estudios Sociales, División de Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas, Universidad de Guanajuato, Salvatierra P.C 38900, Mexico
Rocío Rosas Vargas: Departamento de Estudios Sociales, División de Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas, Universidad de Guanajuato, Salvatierra P.C 38900, Mexico
Naxeai Luna Mendez: Centro de Estudios para el Desarrollo Económico y Social, Facultad de Economía, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla P.C 72592, Mexico
Karina Orozco Rocha: Facultad de Economía, Universidad de Colima, Colima P.C 28970, Mexico

Social Sciences, 2025, vol. 14, issue 6, 1-36

Abstract: This study seeks to develop a comprehensive instrument to evaluate and measure social and solidarity economy (SSE)-related activities. The instrument was designed to identify key dimensions of the SSE. The methodological process, in its initial stage, consisted of the development of an established operational definition and a conceptual framework for SSE, identifying the main characteristics from the existing literature. Subsequently, five dimensions were identified; these dimensions were further researched to identify sub-dimensions, which enabled the identification of key measurable indicators. Based on these findings, an instrument was created, incorporating quantitative and qualitative questions, which was tested and applied to a case study of SSE activity. Subsequently, the scores for each dimension were normalized and presented on a radar graph, allowing for a clear visual comparison across the SSE dimensions and highlighting the organization’s alignment with SSE principles. The results reveal the strengths and areas for improvement in the organization’s practices. This study contributes to the field of SSE by empirically testing an instrument tailored to SSE activities across diverse contexts. The research demonstrates the practical application of the instrument in a real-world setting, serving as a valuable tool for SSE-based organizations to assess their alignment with core SSE principles and values.

Keywords: social solidarity economy (SSE); dimension; indicators; Principles and values (P&V); governance; social innovation; social economy (SocE); sustainable development (SD) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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