Two countries, one crisis: the YO-VID22 pandemic study

Naterer, Andrej and Potočnik, Dunja, eds. (2025) Two countries, one crisis: the YO-VID22 pandemic study. Edition Special Editions . University of Maribor, University of Maribor Press ; Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Maribor. ISBN 978-961-299-048-0 (Print), 978-961-299-047-3 (Online)

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IN ENGLISH: The publication analyzes the experiences, values, and well-being of young people in Croatia and Slovenia before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The results show that the pandemic worsened physical and mental health, with young women being the most affected. In addition to stress, social isolation intensified, strongly reinforcing feelings of loneliness, while housing and financial barriers limited independence, especially among disadvantaged and urban youth. Mental health problems, particularly stress, depression, and burnout, remain widespread, and the pandemic further exacerbated these issues. In this context, Croatian youth report stronger family support, whereas Slovenian youth experienced more tension within the family environment. Regarding political participation, Croatian youth are evidently disappointed and passive, while Slovenian youth are more active. A general decline in trust and solidarity in both groups points to the need for inclusive policies to improve youth well-being. --------------- IN CROATIAN: Publikacija analizira iskustva, vrijednosti i dobrobit mladih u Hrvatskoj i Sloveniji prije, tijekom i nakon pandemije Covid-19. Rezultati pokazuju da je pandemija pogoršala tjelesno i mentalno zdravlje, pri čemu su najviše pogođene mlade žene. Osim stresa, pojačala se društvena izolacija koja je snažno pojačala osjećaje usamljenosti, dok su stambene i financijske prepreke ograničile neovisnost, osobito među mladima iz nepovoljnih i gradskih sredina. Problemi mentalnog zdravlja, posebice stres, depresija i izgaranje, i dalje su rašireni, a pandemija je dodatno pogoršala ove poteškoće. U tom kontekstu, mladi u Hrvatskoj bilježe snažniju obiteljsku podršku, dok su mladi u Sloveniji doživjela više napetosti u obiteljskom okruženju. Što se tiče političkog sudjelovanja, mladi u Hrvatskoj su razočarani i pasivni, dok su mladi Slovenije aktivniji. Opći pad povjerenja i solidarnosti u obje skupine ukazuje na potrebu za uključivim politikama koje će poboljšati dobrobit mladih.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	Language: English. - Title in Croatian: Dvije zemlje, jedna kriza: YO-VID22 pandemijska studija.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Croatian youth, Slovenian youth, mental health of young people, youth support structures, pandemic and COVID-19 (mladi Hrvatske, mladi Slovenije, mentalno zdravlje mladih, strukture podrške mladima, pandemija i COVID-19)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology J Political Science > JA Political science (General) L Education > L Education (General)
Depositing User:	Karolina
Date Deposited:	03 Sep 2025 13:44
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2025 14:09
URI:	http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/id/eprint/1231

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