Authors: Ognjen Gogić i Boban Simić
Acknowledging the complexity of the process of reconciliation, this research was conducted to achieve a deeper understanding of the attitudes and perceptions of Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo on the key issues of reconciliation and building mutual trust. The purpose of the Trust Index report was to identify the basic attitudes of the members of the two communities about current and future mutual relations and the possibilities of reconciliation, to establish the level of ethnic distance between them, as well as to understand the influence of various demographic factors on shaping these attitudes.
Taking into account the demographic characteristics of the respondents, such as gender, age, level of education and work status, socio-economic determinants that influence the perception of mutual relations, reconciliation and ethnic distance were analyzed.
The findings of the research should inform the creators of future policies and initiatives aimed at reconciliation between the Serb and Albanian communities and the building of long-term peace in Kosovo. By linking demographic factors to specific attitudes about reconciliation, this research provides relevant information that can shape future strategies to improve relations. Understanding the perceptions and attitudes of respondents enables the creation of programs that are adapted to the specific needs and expectations of both communities, thus increasing the prospects for achieving lasting peace and stability.
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