"The flexibilization of labor markets does not only challenge the traditional institutions of the modern welfare state, it also poses a substantial risk for the social fabric of modern societies. This article sheds light on the impact of labor market insecurity on three indicators of social cohesion. The analysis demonstrates that labor market vulnerability is associated with lower generalized trust and lower levels of solidarity on a global scale. However, this negative effect does not extend to solidarity with local collectives. Moreover, the article suggests that decommodifying welfare regimes are capable of mitigating the adverse effects of labor market vulnerability. The study concludes that a closer examination of the relationship between different measures of social cohesion is indispensable to further our understanding of the societal consequences of labor market flexibilization."

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