The World Love Index

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the World Love Index, presenting it as an innovative measure of well-being based on a civic understanding of love. It explores the theoretical foundations of the project, the process of constructing the index, and the key methodological decisions behind it. The chapter also highlights the two waves of data collection conducted to date, distinguishing between the components reflecting citizen-driven tendencies and those linked to institutional practices. It emphasizes how both aspects contribute to social cohesion and foster extended solidarity on a global scale.