Važnost je romantičnih odnosa u adolescenciji i ranoj odrasloj dobi neupitna. Dok turbulencije na romantičnome planu mogu utjecati na mentalno zdravlje, problemi s potonjim mogu se odraziti na ...romantičnu kompetentnost adolescenata. Model individualnih razlika predlaže da navedenu povezanost moderiraju individualne karakteristike pojedinca, uključujući relacijske aspekte samopoimanja. Budući da su istraživanja navedenih konstrukata u hrvatskim znanstvenim krugovima još uvijek nedovoljno zastupljena, cilj je ovoga pilot-istraživanja bio ispitati doprinose spola, dobi te relacijskih aspekata samopoimanja u objašnjenju emocionalnoga distresa. Istraživanje je provedeno u proljeće 2021. godine putem online-upitnika. Prigodni su uzorak sačinjavale 194 mlade osobe u kasnoj adolescenciji i ranoj odrasloj dobi, a prosječna je dob sudionika bila 19 godina. Žene su sačinjavale 78 % uzorka, a 62 % sudionika u trenutku provedbe istraživanja bilo je u romantičnoj vezi. Osim odgovora na demografska pitanja i pitanja o uključenosti u romantične odnose, sudionici su ispunili skraćenu verziju Skale depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa te Upitnik za procjenu odnosa. Da bismo testirali postavljene hipoteze, provedena je hijerarhijska regresijska analiza. Rezultati su razmotreni s polazišta teorije sociometra te pokazuju da veća relacijska depresivnost mladih previđa veću izraženost simptoma depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa. Pritom uključenost u romantične odnose ima značajnu moderatorsku ulogu pa mladi koji su u vezi imaju izraženije probleme mentalnoga zdravlja kada je njihovo relacijsko samopouzdanje nisko, a relacijska depresivnost izraženija. Dobiveni nalazi pružaju smjernice za buduća istraživanja, ali i sugeriraju mogućnost promocije mentalnoga zdravlja jačanjem interpersonalnih kompetencija u adolescenciji.
The importance of romantic relationships in adolescence and early adulthood is unquestionable. Turbulent events on a romantic plan can manifest in the form of depressive symptoms. On the other hand, certain mental health problems undoubtedly affect the romantic competence of adolescents. The model of individual differences suggests that this connection is moderated by the individual characteristics of the person, including relational aspects of self-esteem. Given that the research of these constructs is still insufficiently represented in Croatian scientific circles, the main aim of the current pilot study was to examine whether relationship status and the relational aspects of the self predict mental health of Croatian youth. The study was conducted in Croatia in spring 2021. 194 adolescents and young adults, whose mean age was 19 years, participated in the online survey. 78% of our sample were women and 62% of our participants stated that they are in a romantic relationship. In addition to answering demographic questions and the question regarding romantic involvement, participants completed the DASS-21 questionnaire and the Relational Assessment Questionnaire. To test our hypothesis, a hierarchical regression analysis was conducted. The results were interpreted based on the sociometer theory, and show that greater relational depression in youth predicts the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Furthermore, involvement in romantic relationships has a significant moderating role, meaning that those young people who are in a relationship have more significant mental health problems when their relational self-esteem is low, but also when they report greater relational depression. The findings provide guidelines for future research, but also point to the possibility of promoting mental health by strengthening interpersonal skills in adolescence.
Traditionally, a romantic relationship starts with two people going on dates and developing emotional and then physical closeness. However, social developments and social media have begun to change ...that. Therefore, the main aim of our qualitative study was to outline modern dating scripts and forms of casual sexual relationships among Croatian emerging adults, and to identify the needs they fulfill. We conducted four focus groups with young people aged 18 to 25, of whom some were unemployed, some employed and some were university students. The results suggest that emerging adults in Croatia equally choose the traditional dating script and modern casual relationships, such as open relationship, friendship with benefits, fuck buddy, booty call, and one-night stand. Long-term relationships are seen as a step before marriage or cohabitation, and some young people try to avoid them until their career and other life circumstances are stable enough. In that sense, casual relationships can be satisfying, at least temporarily. However, they can also be confusing because different people seem to define them in different ways and, accordingly, have different expectations. The present study broadens our understanding of romantic relationships in emerging adulthood, and as one of the first Croatian studies on this topic, makes an important contribution to the field of personal relationships. It can serve not only as a reference for future studies but also as a base for developing prevention programmes that strengthen romantic competence and develop communication skills for emerging adults.
This research aims to examine the location of the elements that are part of a fortification system on the coastal and island territory of the eastern Adriatic, the creation of which is most often ...attributed to the time of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the first. The analyses are carried out by means of a GIS in order to examine the visibility and intervisibility— two essential factors for any fortification and signalling system— between the known forts, the supposed forts and the strategic positions revealed by the toponym Straža (“Garde”) suggesting the location of the lookout posts. The results of visibility analyses are presented and interpreted in the context of communication between forts as well as in the context of their location regarding the sea routes used since ancient times. Also, we examine the visual communication capability within the fortification system, which could be accomplished through the use of fire and smoke signals. The research consists of a non-invasive investigative approach and aims to contribute to the current knowledge of late-ancient fortification systems in Dalmatia.
La présente recherche vise à examiner l’emplacement des éléments qui font partie d’ un système de fortification sur le territoire littoral et insulaire de l’Adriatique orientale attribué le plus souvent à l’ époque de l’empereur byzantin Justinien Ier. Les analyses réalisées par le biais d’un SIG permettent d’ examiner la visibilité et l’intervisibilité – deux facteurs indispensables pour tout système de fortification et de signalisation – entre les forts connus, les forts supposés et les endroits désignés du toponyme Straža («Garde») suggérant l’ emplacement d’ un poste de guet. Les résultats d’analyse de visibilité sont présentés et interprétés dans le contexte de la communication entre les forts ainsi que dans le contexte de leur emplacement par rapport aux routes maritimes utilisées depuis l’ Antiquité. Nous examinons également la capacité de communication visuelle au sein du système de fortification, qui pouvait être accomplie par le biais d’ utilisation des signaux de feu et de fumée. La recherche consiste en une approche d’ investigation non-invasive et vise à contribuer à la connaissance des systèmes de fortifications tardo-antique en Dalmatie.
Esta investigación tiene por objeto examinar la localización de los elementos que forman parte de un sistema de fortificación en el territorio costero e insular del Adriático oriental, cuya creación se atribuye con mayor frecuencia a la época del emperador bizantino Justiniano I. Los análisis se realizan mediante un SIG para examinar la visibilidad y la intervisibilidad – dos factores esenciales para cualquier sistema de fortificación y señalización – entre los fuertes conocidos, los supuestos y las posiciones estratégicas reveladas por el topónimo Straža (“Garde”) que sugiere la ubicación de los puestos de vigía. Los resultados de los análisis de visibilidad se presentan e interpretan en el contexto de la comunicación entre los fuertes, así como en el contexto de su ubicación con respecto a las rutas marítimas utilizadas desde la antigüedad. Asimismo, se examina la capacidad de comunicación visual dentro del sistema de fortificación, que podría llevarse a cabo mediante el uso de señales de fuego y humo. La investigación consiste en un enfoque de investigación no invasivo y pretende contribuir al conocimiento actual de los sistemas de fortificación de la antigüedad tardía en Dalmacia.
Krnić Ana-Marija, Lovrić Filip. Contribution à l’étude des systèmes de fortification et de signalisation tardo-antiques sur le territoire littoral et insulaire de la Dalmatie septentrionale à l’aide d’un SIG. In: Dialogues d'histoire ancienne, vol. 48, n°2, 2022. pp. 267-302.
Važnost je romantičnih odnosa u adolescenciji i ranoj odrasloj dobi neupitna. Dok turbulencije na romantičnome planu mogu utjecati na mentalno zdravlje, problemi s potonjim mogu se odraziti na ...romantičnu kompetentnost adolescenata. Model individualnih razlika predlaže da navedenu povezanost moderiraju individualne karakteristike pojedinca, uključujući relacijske aspekte samopoimanja. Budući da su istraživanja navedenih konstrukata u hrvatskim znanstvenim krugovima još uvijek nedovoljno zastupljena, cilj je ovoga pilot-istraživanja bio ispitati doprinose spola, dobi te relacijskih aspekata samopoimanja u objašnjenju emocionalnoga distresa. Istraživanje je provedeno u proljeće 2021. godine putem online-upitnika. Prigodni su uzorak sačinjavale 194 mlade osobe u kasnoj adolescenciji i ranoj odrasloj dobi, a prosječna je dob sudionika bila 19 godina. Žene su sačinjavale 78 % uzorka, a 62 % sudionika u trenutku provedbe istraživanja bilo je u romantičnoj vezi. Osim odgovora na demografska pitanja i pitanja o uključenosti u romantične odnose, sudionici su ispunili skraćenu verziju Skale depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa te Upitnik za procjenu odnosa. Da bismo testirali postavljene hipoteze, provedena je hijerarhijska regresijska analiza. Rezultati su razmotreni s polazišta teorije sociometra te pokazuju da veća relacijska depresivnost mladih previđa veću izraženost simptoma depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa. Pritom uključenost u romantične odnose ima značajnu moderatorsku ulogu pa mladi koji su u vezi imaju izraženije probleme mentalnoga zdravlja kada je njihovo relacijsko samopouzdanje nisko, a relacijska depresivnost izraženija. Dobiveni nalazi pružaju smjernice za buduća istraživanja, ali i sugeriraju mogućnost promocije mentalnoga zdravlja jačanjem interpersonalnih kompetencija u adolescenciji.
A prospective observational study comparing shear wave elastography (SWE) of trapezius muscle with Neck Disability Index (NDI) in a prediction model of health status six months after a whiplash ...injury. Both SWE values, measured by two radiologists, and NDI scores were obtained at baseline and after physical therapy (PT) (6-month period). Those values were compared with a 3-point Likert scale (no, partial or full recovery). Twenty-two subjects completed the study. A decrease in trapezius stiffness was detected by both radiologists, statistically significant for one (Δ10.1 kPa; p = 0.04) but not for the second radiologist (Δ8.63 kPa; p = 0.07). The measurements showed excellent intra-observer (ICC 0.75–0.94) and inter-observer (ICC 0.78–0.88) reliability. After six months, fully recovered patients showed lower NDI scores than partially recovered patients (Δ22.98; p < 0.001). SWE values did not differ with the recovery status (55.6 ± 9.7 vs. 57 ± 15.8, Δ1.45; p = 0.82). The single most accurate variable in classifying health status six months after whiplash injury was the relative change of NDI, and it showed the highest accuracy (73.9%) and low Akaike information criterion (AIC = 39.2). Overall, the most accurate classification was obtained when combining NDI and SWE after physical therapy with an accuracy of 77.3% and a decrease in AIC (32.8).
Krnić Ana-Marija. La recherche sur la mobilité : l’espace et le statut de «l’entre-deux » . Cl. Moatti, E. Chevreau (éds), L’expérience de la mobilité de l’Antiquité à nos jours, entre précarité et ...confiance, Bordeaux, 2021. In: Dialogues d'histoire ancienne, vol. 48, n°2, 2022. pp. 515-520.
Dvoje ljudi tradicionalno započinje romantičnu vezu izlazeći na "spojeve" te najprije razvijaju emocionalnu, a potom i fizičku bliskost. No, čini se da se taj obrazac počeo mijenjati pod utjecajem ...različitih društvenih promjena, uključujući pojavu društvenih mreža. Glavni je cilj ovoga kvalitativnog istraživanja utvrditi suvremene obrasce datinga i neobaveznih seksualnih odnosa kod mladih Hrvata u dobi od 18 do 25 godina, odnosno u razdoblju odraslosti u nastajanju, kao i identificirati potrebe koje ispunjavaju različiti oblici romantičnih odnosa. Proveli smo četiri fokus grupe s mladima – nezaposlenima, zaposlenima i studentima. Rezultati upućuju na to da mladi te dobi podjednako često biraju tradicionalni obrazac odlaženja na "spojeve", kao i upuštanja u suvremene, neobavezne oblike odnosa poput otvorene veze, prijateljstva s povlasticama, seksa bez obaveza, poziva na seks i veze za jednu noć. Dugotrajne veze doživljavaju pak kao korak prije braka ili zajedničkog života pa ih neki pokušavaju izbjegavati sve dok im se karijera i druge životne okolnosti ne stabiliziraju. U tom smislu, neobavezni odnosi mogu, barem privremeno, biti zadovoljavajući. Ipak, ti odnosi mogu biti zbunjujući, jer se čini da ih različiti ljudi definiraju na različite načine i, sukladno tomu, imaju različita očekivanja od partnera. Ovo istraživanje proširuje naše razumijevanje romantičnih veza u odrasloj dobi, a kao jedna od prvih hrvatskih studija na tu temu daje važan doprinos u području istraživanja partnerskih odnosa. Može poslužiti ne samo kao referenca za buduća istraživanja, nego i kao osnova za razvoj preventivnih programa koji će jačati romantične kompetencije te razvijati komunikacijske vještine kod mladih u razdoblju odraslosti u nastajanju.
Sindrom multiple endokrine neoplazije 2B (MEN2B) rijetka je autosomno dominatno nasljedna bolest uzrokovana mutacijama protoonkogena RET. Karakteriziran je pojavom medularnog karcinoma štitnjače već ...od rane, nerijetko dojenačke dobi, feokromocitoma koji je najčešće obostran, sluzničkim neuromima te drugim ekstraendokrinim manifestacijama i specifičnim fenotipskim značajkama koje mogu pomoći u prepoznavanju ovih bolesnika. Prikazujemo pacijenta sa sindromom MEN2B, dijabetesom melitusom tipa 1, inverznim položajem organa te prirođenim malformacijama bubrega i mokraćnog sustava. Pregledom literature uočeno je da se malformacije mokraćnog sustava opisuju i u drugih bolesnika sa sindromom MEN2B. Prepoznata uloga gena RET u razvoju anomalija mokraćnog sustava čini moguću etiološku poveznicu sa sindromom MEN2B. Predlažemo da se malformacije bubrega razmotre kao jedno od obilježja sindroma MEN2B. Budući da se osobine bolesnika sa sindromom MEN2B postupno razvijaju s dobi, prepoznavanje prirođene mane, uz prve znakove ostalih fenotipskih značajki, moglo bi pomoći ranom postavljanju dijagnoze i liječenju ovih bolesnika.
: Obesity in children and adolescents results in a number of serious health-related consequences necessitating early treatment. Support from family members and family-focused lifestyle interventions ...can improve effectiveness of the treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of parental characteristics and family-based dietary habits on the adherence and success of a body mass reduction program in children with obesity included in a lifestyle intervention program after 1 year.
: The program included dietetic, psychosocial, and endocrine counseling given to individuals either alone or in groups and was conducted by a multidisciplinary team (consisting of endocrinologists, nurses, psychologists, social counselors, dietitians, and physiotherapists). A total of 113 children aged 10-17 years (mean age 12.9 ± 2.0; 60 girls, 53 boys) were included in the program. After 1 year of participation, the rate of adherence and success were assessed. The effect of the participants' general characteristics, including anthropometric data, as well as parental characteristics (marital status, employment, education, body mass index (BMI), duration of breastfeeding) and the circumstances of meal consumption (eating at home or outside, fast food consumption), was analyzed.
: The most important factors predicting body mass reduction success were baseline BMI (
< 0.0001) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) (
= 0.04), but they did not predict body mass reduction adherence.
: The meal consumption habits and support from family members may be among the determinants of adherence to a body mass reduction program for preadolescents and adolescents with obesity. However, the results of the presented study suggested that baseline BMI and WHR are the most important determinants of the body mass reduction success.
Lack of knowledge of systematic reviews (SRs) could prevent individual health care professionals from using SRs as a source of information in their clinical practice or discourage them from ...participating in such research. In this randomized controlled trial, we evaluated the effect of a short web-based educational intervention on short-term knowledge of SRs. Eligible participants were 871 Master’s students of university health sciences studies in Croatia; 589 (67.6%) students who agreed to participate in the trial were randomized using a computer program into 2 groups. Intervention group A (294/589, 49.9%) received a short web-based educational intervention about SR methodology, and intervention group B (295/589, 50.1%) was presented with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist. The participants’ knowledge of SRs was assessed before and after the intervention. The participants could not be blinded because of the nature of the intervention. The primary outcome was the difference in the percentage of correct answers about SR methodology per participant between the groups after the intervention, expressed as relative risk and 95% CI. A short web-based educational intervention about SRs is an effective tool for short-term improvement of knowledge of SRs among health care studies students, most of whom were also employed as health care professionals. Further studies are needed to explore the long-term effects of the tested education.
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