Duhovnost, religija i religioznost u sve većem broju empirijskih istraživanja navode se kao snažan zaštitini čimbenik za mentalno zdravlje, prevenciju i tretman problema u ponašanje te doprinos općem ...zdravlju pojedinaca. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je steći uvid u hagioterapijsku duhovnost te utvrditi koje elemente hagioterapije osobe s problemima u ponašanju, koje su se uključile u tretman, procijenjuju učinkovitima. U istraživanju se koristila kvalitativna metodologija te su podaci analizirani tematskom analizom. Dubinski intervjui napravljeni su sa 6 sudionika oba spola koji su uključeni u hagioterapiju. Uz velik broj metoda i tehnika rada koji se inače koriste u savjetovanju osoba s problemima u ponašanju, sudionici su posebno učinkovitima istaknuli hagioterapijske pristupe koji se temelje na praštanju, kajanju, fokusu na „dobro“, na slobodu i čovjekovu vrijednost te meditaciju.
In an increasing number of scientific researches, spirituality, religion, and religiosity are cited as a powerful protective factor for mental health, prevention, and treatment of behavioural problems as well as for contributing to the general health of the individual. The aim of this research was to get insight into hagiotherapeutic spirituality and to determine which elements of hagiotherapy, for people with behavioural problems involved in treatment, are assessed as effective. The research used a qualitative methodology and the data were analysed by thematic analysis. In-depth interviews were conducted with 6 participants of both sexes involved in hagiotherapy. In addition to the many methods and techniques generally used in advising people with behavioural problems, participants pointed out hagiotherapeutic approaches based on forgiveness, contrition, focus on the „good”, freedom and human value, and meditation.
The family environment is considered to be a micro-ecological system with numerous risk and protective factors for mental health. The goal of this research was to determine how different functional ...and/or structural family characteristics affect some indicators of mental health in adolescents. A number of 1,239 adolescents (ages 15–19) participated in the research. General Data Questionnaire, Family Life Satisfaction Scale, Family Communication Scale, Positive Mental Health Scale, Anxiety, Depression and Stress Scale, and Stressful Events in the Family Checklist, were applied. The results indicated no connection between sociodemographic characteristics and self-assessed satisfaction. Adolescents with older parents were less satisfied with their family and familial communication. Gender differences in mental health were confirmed, mostly to the detriment of girls. The mother’s age and the father’s level of education significantly correlate with individual mental health. Adolescents with older mothers reported lower mental health. Adolescents with fathers of lower educational status reported higher stress and depression level. Stress within the family proved to be significant in explaining adolescents’ mental health, especially due to financial issues, and conflicts among family members. Finally, the results indicated that family communication and satisfaction, with the control of sociodemographic characteristics and stress in a family, additionally explain the significant part of the variance in adolescents’ mental health.
The 5C model of Positive Youth Development has widely been researched in the last decade yielding inconsistent structural solutions in different cultural settings. This paper seeks to examine the ...structure of the 5C model in the Croatian context. The internal structure and criterion validity of the model were examined on a sample of 3559 1st grade high school students (M = 15.12 years; 53.5% female). The item-based structural equation analyses showed that the ESEM model provides a better fit to the five-factor structure than the CFA and bifactor models. Facet-based bifactor and bifactor (S·I-1) analyses confirmed general construct, positive youth development. Higher competence, confidence, and connection predicted less while higher character and caring predicted more mental distress in youth. Full SEM model showed that competence, character, confidence, and connection, four of the 5Cs, were associated with positive mental health. The results support the 5C model and suggest specifics of the local context.
This research aimed to investigate which factors contribute to the work
engagement of preschool, elementary, and middle school teachers in Croatia.
Factors contributing to work engagement include ...social, work-related
factors, and demographic characteristics. A total of 548 teachers
participated in the research. The results indicated differences in work
engagement between the three groups of teachers, with preschool and primary
teachers reporting higher absorption and dedication compared to middle
school teachers. The length of working experience was positively related to
vigour and absorption. As for the social factors, children and parents
proved to be factors contributing significantly to work engagement, while
administration and colleagues did not prove relevant for any component of
work engagement. It is possible to conclude that quality work with children
and parents contributes to higher engagement, as does job security and lack
of time pressure at work.
Roditeljsko znanje, uključenost u djetetove aktivnosti te obiteljska komunikacija drže se jednima od najsnažnijih obiteljskih zaštitnih čimbenika, posebice u adolescenciji kada je pojačano ...uključivanje u različite probleme u ponašanju. Doživljaji adolescenata i njihove procjene sebe, roditelja i okruženja, nerijetko se razlikuju od roditeljskih. Ovo istraživanje ima za cilj ispitati značajke komunikacije roditelja i adolescenata, roditeljska znanja o iskustvima svoje djece s problemima u ponašanju te utvrditi postoje li razlike u procjenama između roditelja i adolescenata. Istraživanje je provedeno na prigodnom uzorku od n = 447 adolescenata i n = 447 njihovih roditelja. Korištenim instrumentarijem ispitivalo se iskustvo adolescenata s problemima u ponašanju, procjena učestalosti komunikacije te razlozi koji obeshrabruju adolescente od razgovora s roditeljima. Iste upitnike popunjavali su adolescenti i njihovi roditelji. Rezultati su pokazali da roditelji podcjenjuju uključenost, odnosno iskustva svoje djece s problemima u ponašanju te, s druge strane, komunikaciju o tim problemima procjenjuju učestalijom nego adolescenti. Razlike u procjeni utvrđene su i kod razloga koji obeshrabruju za razgovor s roditeljima. Adolescenti u najvećoj mjeri kao razlog iskazuju strah od reakcije roditelja koji ih sprečava i obeshrabruje za razgovor s njima. Rezultati govore u prilog postojećim znanjima tog područja te mogu imati praktične implikacije u kreiranju prevencijskih intervencija.
Parental knowledge and monitoring, involvement in child activities and family communication are perceived as one of the strongest family protective factors, especially in adolescence when young people may have more experience with behavioral problems. Adolescents’ perceptions and assessments of themselves, their parents and the environment they grow up in are often different from those of their parents.
This paper aims to analyze characteristics of parent-adolescent communication, parental knowledge about their children’s experience with behavioral problems and determine potential discrepancies between parents’ and adolescents’ perceptions. The research was carried out on a convenient sample of n=447 adolescents and n=447 parents. By using the appropriate instruments, adolescents’ experience with behavioral problems, perception of frequency of communication and reasons discouraging adolescents from talking to their parents were analyzed. Both adolescents and their parents filled in the same questionnaires.
The results have shown that parents underestimate the level of their children’s experience with behavioral problems and, on the other hand, overestimate the frequency of communication about these problems compared with adolescents. Discrepancies were also found for reasons discouraging children from talking to their parents. Adolescents mostly attribute this to the fear of parental reaction. The results support existing knowledge in this field and may have strong practical implications for prevention and treatment interventions.
Parental knowledge and monitoring, involvement in child activities and family communication are perceived as one of the strongest family protective factors, especially in adolescence when young ...people may have more experience with behavioral problems. Adolescents’ perceptions and assessments of themselves, their parents and the environment they grow up in are often different from those of their parents. This paper aims to analyze characteristics of parent-adolescent communication, parental knowledge about their children’s experience with behavioral problems and determine potential discrepancies between parents’ and adolescents’ perceptions. The research was carried out on a convenient sample of n=447 adolescents and n=447 parents. By using the appropriate instruments, adolescents’ experience with behavioral problems, perception of frequency of communication and reasons discouraging adolescents from talking to their parents were analyzed. Both adolescents and their parents filled in the same questionnaires. The results have shown that parents underestimate the level of their children’s experience with behavioral problems and, on the other hand, overestimate the frequency of communication about these problems compared with adolescents. Discrepancies were also found for reasons discouraging children from talking to their parents. Adolescents mostly attribute this to the fear of parental reaction. The results support existing knowledge in this field and may have strong practical implications for prevention and treatment interventions.
Problemi u ponašanju djece i mladih razvijaju se u interakciji više različitih rizičnih i zaštitnih čimbenika koji se
nalaze u pojedincu i njegovom okruženju. Slobodno vrijeme dio je mikrosustava ...pojedinca te kao takvo ima
snažan odgojno-formativni i prevencijski potencijal. Ovaj rad ima za cilj dati pregled pojedinih teorija i recentnih
empirijskih spoznaja o ulozi slobodnog vremena u suvremenoj prevencijskoj praksi. U radu se analizira organizacija
i implementacija aktivnosti slobodnog vremena te njihov utjecaj na djecu, napose u dijelu strukturiranih i
nestrukturiranih aktivnosti. Daju se neki od primjera kvalitetne prakse iz zapadnih zemalja te se kritički osvrće na
hrvatsku praksu u ovom području. Navedene spoznaje stavljaju se u odnos sa suvremenom prevencijskom znanošću
i pripadajućim empirijskim rezultatima koji idu u prilog važnosti slobodnog vremena u prevencijskim intervencijama.
This study aimed to determine the contribution of family, school, and peer characteristics in alcohol and marijuana use. Since it is focused on adolescent relationships with their environment, the ...Primary Socialisation Theory was used as a theoretical background. A total of 6788 adolescents from different secondary school programmes participated in the research. The CTC questionnaire for children and youth, the School Attachment Scale and the Commitment Scale, and the Adapted Resilience and Youth Development Module were used. Besides calculating the descriptive parameters, the univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used. The results indicate an increasing number of alcohol and marijuana use among male at higher school classes. Caring family relations have shown to be a strong protective factor for alcohol and marijuana use. In a school context, a low commitment to school tasks, skipping school, and low school success are predictors of alcohol and marijuana use. Caring peer relationships have also shown to be predictors of drinking and marijuana use, while the probability for consumption got lower among adolescents reporting about hanging out with peers who hold high expectations. Presented results are emphasizing the importance of investing in quality of adolescent relationships with their environment, and making a strong case for preventive investments.
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