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The UN 2030 Agenda calls for the development and promotion of societies that pursue not only ecological and economic, but also socio-political sustainability goals. Yet, the political as well as academic discourse on that is marginal. Conducting an empirical case study in Germany, this article examines existing political ideations about societal integration and thus cohesion and discusses ideational obstacles to the development of a socially sustainable society. First, the concept of ideations is made accessible for empirical analysis by distinguishing cognitive and affective elements with symbolic, sentimental, programmatical and ideological foundations. The focus is not on the implementation of specific policies, but on the negotiation processes of the ideational foundations of integration governance. The following critical discourse analysis elaborates central aspects of 'constitutional patriotism' and 'Leitkultur.' It traces their emergence and characteristics and thereby reveals how different historical contexts and political interests of the actors influence the emergence and dissemination of ideations. Furthermore, it demonstrates how formerly opposing positions converge, emphasizing the impact of ideational processes on changing governance trends. Subsequently, inherent elements of cultural racism and hegemony, religion and 'values,' and emotion politics are critically discussed as obstacles to developing decolonial ideations about integration. Accordingly, the widespread appreciation of patriotism and national pride as a foundation for successful integration is questioned. The conclusion diagnoses that republican elements are gaining influence with the tendency to individualize, paternalize, and depoliticize integration. Shared cognitive and emotional ideations are intended to ensure support for democracy, but the extent to which these policies themselves exhibit undemocratic tendencies must be critically observed. The two ideations examined are therefore not or only partially suitable for promoting social sustainability.

The Agenda 2030 sets the goal of building peaceful, just societies - but how to get there? More and more socio-political questions are being addressed to academia, and this is a chance for peace research to get involved and create impact. Especially the concept of positive peace is an issue of growing interest because of the global need to find new ways of living together in increasingly diverse societies. Yet, there is no elaborated paradigm of positive peace that could serve as a reference point for interdisciplinary research and communication as well as for the communication between academia, politics and society. In order to contribute to an integrative development of positive peace, existing paradigmatic positions are examined. Because they mostly deal with ontological and axiological aspects, the transformative and the narrative paradigm are suggested as suitable supplements concerning methodology and epistemology. Furthermore, indications are given on what to consider as a researcher in interdisciplinary and normative research settings in order to meet social responsibility. ; La Agenda 2030 tiene por meta construir sociedades pacíficas y justas pero, ¿cómo conseguirlo? Cada vez hay más cuestiones sociopolíticas dirigidas al mundo académico, lo que da una oportunidad para que la investigación para la paz contribuya y genere impacto. Especialmente, el concepto de paz positiva es un tema de creciente interés debido a la necesidad de encontrar nuevas formas de convivencia en sociedades cada vez más diversas. Sin embargo, no existe un paradigma articulado de paz positiva que pueda servir como punto de referencia para la investigación y comunicación interdisciplinaria, así como para la comunicación entre el mundo académico, político y la sociedad. Para contribuir a un desarrollo integrador de la paz positiva, se examinan las posiciones paradigmáticas existentes. Como en su mayoría éstas se ocupan de aspectos ontológicos y axiológicos, se sugiere el paradigma transformador y el paradigma narrativo como complementos adecuados respecto a la metodología y la epistemología. Además, se dan indicaciones sobre lo que debe considerar un investigador como marcos de investigación interdisciplinarios y normativos para cumplir así con la responsabilidad social. ; A Agenda 2030 estabelece o objectivo de construir sociedades pacíficas e justas - mas como lá chegar? Cada vez mais questões sócio-políticas estão a ser abordadas no meio académico, e esta é uma oportunidade para a investigação da paz se envolver e criar impacto. Especialmente o conceito de paz positiva é uma questão de interesse crescente devido à necessidade de encontrar novas formas de viver em conjunto em sociedades cada vez mais diversificadas. Contudo, não existe um paradigma elaborado de paz positiva que possa servir como ponto de referência para a investigação interdisciplinar e comunicação, bem como para a comunicação entre a academia, a política e a sociedade. A fim de contribuir para um desenvolvimento integrado de paz positiva, são examinadas as posições paradigmáticas existentes. Uma vez que tratam principalmente de aspectos ontológicos e axiológicos, o paradigma transformador e narrativo são sugeridos como suplementos adequados no que diz respeito à metodologia e epistemologia. Além disso, são dadas indicações sobre o que considerar como investigador em cenários interdisciplinares e normativos de investigação a fim de cumprir a responsabilidade social.

Purpose: The article reconsiders and explicates the role of academia within and for society and suggests quality standards for normative research. Approach: The article analyses and discusses transdisciplinary procedures for citizenship education research in democracies. Findings: Paradigmatic decisions concerning ontology, axiology, epistemology, and methodology need to be made consciously and transparent. This professionalisation is necessary to ensure that the requirements of academic knowledge are met. Furthermore, the social responsibility of research needs to be acknowledged and methodologically taken into account. Implications: The article suggests three main quality aspects for normative research: transdisciplinarity, transparency, and reflection. It emphasises the ethical and epistemological challenges of research in democracies. Hence, there has to be a close focus on structures and power during the research in order to not just create any impact, but good impact.