Youth wellbeing and support structures before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: policy brief and recommendations

Potočnik, Dunja and Naterer, Andrej (2025) Youth wellbeing and support structures before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: policy brief and recommendations. Other. Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Zagreb.

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Abstract

IN ENGLISH: The document presents the results of a comprehensive study on the needs and challenges faced by young people, with a particular focus on their mental health and social inclusion. The introduction outlines the methodology used, which includes both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The second section presents the research findings, reflecting the position, needs, and perspectives of young people. The third part of the document offers a set of concrete recommendations aimed at various target groups – from young people themselves, to youth workers, educational institutions, public bodies, researchers, civil society organisations, international organisations, and the media. The following section outlines short-, medium-, and long-term priorities for action, while the final part highlights the importance of co-creation principles in shaping youth-focused policies and practices. The document aims to encourage systematic, comprehensive, and coordinated support for young people through evidence-based decision-making, a multisectoral approach, and collaboration. --------------- IN CROATIAN: Dokument predstavlja rezultate sveobuhvatnog istraživanja o potrebama i izazovima mladih, s posebnim naglaskom na njihovo mentalno zdravlje i socijalnu uključenost. U uvodu se opisuje korištena metodologija, koja uključuje kvantitativne i kvalitativne pristupe. U drugom dijelu prikazani su rezultati istraživanja koji oslikavaju položaj, potrebe i perspektive mladih. Treći dio dokumenta donosi niz konkretnih preporuka usmjerenih različitim ciljanim skupinama – od samih mladih, preko omladinskih radnika, obrazovnih institucija, javnih institucija, istraživača, organizacija civilnog društva, međunarodnih organizacija i medija. U nastavku se iznose prioriteti za djelovanje u kratkoročnom, srednjoročnom i dugoročnom razdoblju, a završni dio naglašava važnost načela sukreacije u oblikovanju politika i praksi usmjerenih mladima. Dokument ima cilj potaknuti sustavnu, sveobuhvatnu i koordiniranu podršku mladima kroz donošenje odluka temeljenih na znanju, multisektorski pristup i suradnju.

Item Type: Monograph (Other)
Additional Information: Language: English. - Publication is also published in Croatian. - Title in Croatian: Dobrobit mladih i strukture potpore prije, tijekom i nakon COVID-19 pandemije: sažeti rezultati istraživanja i preporuke za javne politike (URI: http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/id/eprint/1242).
Uncontrolled Keywords: Youth, wellbeing, policies, cross-sectoral cooperation (mladi, dobrobit, javne politike, međusektorska suradnja)
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: 04 Sep 2025 12:56
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2025 13:33
URI: http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/id/eprint/1243

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