Naterer, Andrej and Potočnik, Dunja (2025) The YO-VID22 pandemic study: final conference: book of abstracts. Other. Faculty of Arts, Maribor.
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Abstract
The contributions in this book of abstract analyse 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. The two analysed countries differ in the institutional settings and opportunities to provide meaningful support to young people. In this context, Croatian youth report stronger family support, whereas Slovenian youth experienced more tension within the family environment. Regarding political participation, Croatian youth appear to be generally disappointed and passive, whereas Slovenian youth are more active. A general decline in trust and solidarity within both groups highlights the need for inclusive policies to enhance youth well-being. A set of policy recommendations accompanies each presentation.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Other) |
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| Additional Information: | Language: English. - Publication editors: Andrej Naterer, Dunja Potočnik. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Youth, pandemic COVID-19, Croatia, Slovenia |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology J Political Science > JA Political science (General) |
| Depositing User: | Karolina |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jan 2026 08:03 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jan 2026 08:03 |
| URI: | http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/id/eprint/1270 |
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