Large-scale wars often leave criminogenic legacies that can reshape crime patterns once hostilities cease. This article compares public expectations and expert forecasts of anticipated post-war crime trends in Ukraine during the first three years after achieving sustainable peace. Furthermore, it integrates population expectations and expert judgement within an empirical framework that enables the direct comparison of perceived trajectories and drivers. The study draws on two anonymous surveys conducted in 2025 and administered online via Google Forms: a population survey of the general public (N = 1,704), as well as an expert survey of criminal justice practitioners and scholars (N = 125). Responses were processed using descriptive statistics to compare data on overall crime levels, offence categories, and perceived drivers of change. Both groups of respondents expected higher levels of overall crime, although the public showed greater concern: 86.3% of lay respondents expected an increase in crime, compared to 76.8% of experts. In terms of offence type, the strongest convergence was observed in the violence and weapons category. Respondents reported high projected growth in violent crime (public 74.3%; experts 72.8%), domestic violence (public 73.7%; experts 85.6%), and firearm-related offences in civilian life (public 78.7%; experts 88.8%). Compared to the general public, experts strongly anticipate an increase in property offences (76.0% vs 50.7%) and hooliganism (70.4% vs 57.0%). Divergences between both groups of respondents emerged in several domains: public concern was higher for corruption-related offences (49.1% vs 36.0%), and cybercrime showed the sharpest split, with the public mostly expecting stability (63.4%) and experts forecasting an increase (53.6%). Perceived drivers of increased post-war crime include psychological trauma and increased weapon availability, along with an economic crisis, alcohol/drug abuse, and demobilisation: both groups of respondents also expect that former military personnel will be overrepresented among the offenders. The findings highlight domains of shared concern and disagreement, providing an empirical basis for the prioritisation of monitoring and future empirical research on Ukraine’s early post-war transition. The study also underlines a limitation of survey-based forecasting: these instruments can identify the direction of expected change, but they cannot reliably estimate its magnitude.
Policijske organizacije subordinirani su i hijerarhijski ustrojeni sustavi u kojima je kvaliteta komunikacije iznimno važna za motiviranje zaposlenika i njihovo zadovoljstvo poslom. Istraživanja upućuju na zaključak da motivirani i zadovoljni zaposlenici manifestiraju pozitivna organizacijska ponašanja te pružaju kvalitetniju uslugu i učinkovitije rade. Stoga je cilj ovog rada utvrditi koliko su zadovoljstvo poslom i motiviranost policijskih službenika povezani s vertikalnom komunikacijom u kojoj se upotrebljava participativni stil. Na temelju podataka prikupljenih anketom, na uzorku od 214 policijskih službenika Policijske uprave istarske, provedena je provjera strukture i metrijskih svojstava upitnika te multivarijatna i univarijatna regresijska analiza za kriterijske varijable zadovoljstvo poslom i motiviranost za rad, dok su prediktorske varijable bile (1) rukovoditeljsko slušanje i uvažavanje, (2) odgovornost rukovoditelja i objašnjavanje odluka, (3) neutralnost rukovoditelja te (4) učestalost komunikacije s rukovoditeljima. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su znatan doprinos određenih komponenti participativne komunikacije između rukovoditelja i policijskih službenika u razumijevanju zadovoljstva poslom i motiviranosti za rad. U tom smislu, rezultati istraživanja imaju aplikativnu vrijednost u kontekstu isticanja važnosti kvalitete komunikacije rukovoditelja u policiji sa zaposlenicima te potrebe za njihovom edukacijom, kao i znanstveni doprinos u razumijevanju čimbenika koji pridonose zadovoljstvu poslom i motiviranosti za rad.
Cilj ovoga istraživanja jest ispitati učinak ometanja tehnologijom i roditeljske topline na ponašanja očeva tijekom zajedničke aktivnosti očeva i djece. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 66 očeva prosječne dobi od 39 godina (M = 39; SD = 4,47; raspon od 30 do 52 godine) i 66 djece predškolske dobi (57,6% dječaka) prosječne dobi od pet i pol godina (M = 5,56; SD = 0,50). Istraživanje je kvazieksperimentalne prirode te je bilo provedeno na daljinu (eng. online). Očevi i djeca izrađivali su skice na laptopu ili računalu u programu Etch A Sketch Online (ESO) koristeći se tipkovnicom. Sudionici su bili podijeljeni u dvije grupe – kontrolnu grupu, u kojoj dijade očeva i djece nisu bile ometane, i eksperimentalnu grupu u kojoj su dijade očeva i djece bile ometane tehnologijom zbog očevog upotrebljavanja mobitela. Podatci su prikupljeni tako što su se ponašanja djece i očeva tijekom zajedničke aktivnosti snimala i potom su kodirana pomoću Sustava interakcija roditelja i djece (PARCHISY; Deater-Deckard i sur., 1997). Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da ometanje tehnologijom ima kratkoročne nepovoljne učinke na ponašanja očeva. Očevi koji su ometani tehnologijom rjeđe primjenjuju pozitivnu kontrolu, pokazuju više negativne kontrole i negativnog afekta te su manje responzivni i uporni u zadatku te rjeđe komuniciraju s djetetom. Roditeljska toplina pokazala se značajnom odrednicom ponašanja očeva neovisno o ometanju tehnologijom. Očevi koji iskazuju više roditeljske topline upotrebljavaju više pozitivne, a manje negativne kontrole, iskazuju više pozitivnog, a manje negativnog afekta, responzivniji su i više komuniciraju s djetetom. Rezultati pokazuju da roditeljska toplina moderira odnos između ometanja tehnologijom i primjene kontrole. Nalazi istraživanja pružaju smjernice za osmišljavanje znanstveno utemeljenih preventivnih programa usmjerenih na obitelji, s ciljem smanjenja negativnih učinaka digitalne tehnologije na odnos roditelja i djece te promicanja dobrobiti djece i obitelji.
The aim of this study was to explore the associations between in-game psychological needs satisfaction and different types of passion for playing video games in relation to life satisfaction and problematic gaming. The sample consisted of 305 participants from Croatia (Mage = 26.93 years, SD = 7.20; 64.6% men) who completed an online survey that included the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985), the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form (Pontes & Griffiths, 2015), the Player Experience of Need Satisfaction Scale (Ryan et al., 2006) and The Passion Scale (Vallerand et al., 2003). Regression analyses showed that in-game autonomy, competence and relatedness satisfaction positively predicted harmonious passion, while in-game relatedness satisfaction was the only positive predictor of obsessive passion. In-game psychological needs satisfaction and passion for video gaming accounted for 17% of the variance in life satisfaction, with competence satisfaction emerging as a positive predictor and obsessive passion as a negative predictor. The same model accounted for 50.8% of the variance in problematic gaming, with harmonious passion emerging as a negative predictor and obsessive passion as a positive predictor. Mediation analyses indicated indirect association between in-game relatedness satisfaction and problematic gaming through both obsessive and harmonious passion, as well as an indirect association of autonomy and competence satisfaction with problematic gaming through harmonious passion. While in-game competence satisfaction showed a direct association with life satisfaction, in-game relatedness satisfaction showed an indirect association through obsessive passion. This study suggests that integration of the Self-Determination Theory and the Dualistic Model of Passion provides a useful framework for understanding the mechanisms through which gaming is associated with contrasting psychosocial outcomes. The findings could help inform efforts aimed at preventing problematic gaming and promoting healthier gaming experiences.
In 2020, the Batan area of Madrid experienced a dramatic 611% increase in recorded crimes compared to the previous year, according to judicial sources. Since then, completed crimes have been frequently reported, raising significant concern among local residents. This pilot study aims to assess levels of perceived insecurity and victimisation within the Batan neighbourhood. To this end, a victimisation questionnaire was distributed to residents in 2022 through neighbourhood networks. The questionnaire is based on the last general survey conducted by the Centre for Sociological Research for the Community of Madrid in 2007. The sample size for the pilot project includes 62 completed questionnaires. Findings indicate that 78.7% of respondents perceived the level of security in the Batan neighbourhood as either regular, bad, or very bad - with 49.2% describing it as bad or very bad and 29.5% describing it as regular. One of the most concerning issues for respondents was the fear of criminal victimisation. Based on these preliminary results, the study has expanded into a larger project that includes the broader Lucero neighbourhood, and it has incorporated qualitative methods in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of urban insecurity. In the future, it would be important to consider a citywide assessment across Madrid.
This paper examines the impact of criminal record expungement on employment opportunities and explores strategies to improve the employability of formerly incarcerated individuals. A comprehensive literature review approach was adopted to synthesise existing research, policies, and theoretical perspectives on the topic. This approach was suitable given the limited empirical research and fragmented understanding of criminal record expungement and offender reintegration in the South African context. Findings indicate that securing sustainable employment remains one of the greatest challenges faced by ex-offenders, primarily due to structural barriers within communities, employer bias, societal stigma, and personal limitations such as inadequate education and job skills. To address these challenges, the paper recommends expanding expungement eligibility criteria, reducing waiting periods, and introducing automatic record-sealing for minor offences. Additionally, it proposes policy interventions such as employer tax incentives, financial protections, and facilitating access to employment opportunities within the Department of Correctional Services.
Opstetričko nasilje sve se češće prepoznaje kao važan javnozdravstveni, društveni i kriminološki problem jer pogađa žene upravo u razdoblju trudnoće, poroda i ranog majčinstva, kada su posebno osjetljive i ranjive. Ovaj oblik nasilja uključuje emocionalno i fizičko nasilje, nemar zdravstvenog osoblja te postupanje bez informiranog pristanka i suodlučivanja. Cilj je rada analizirati ovaj fenomen kroz narativni pregled domaće i međunarodne literature, s naglaskom na stanje u Hrvatskoj. Analiziraju se terminološke nejasnoće, vrste nasilja, prevalencija, kao i psihološke posljedice za žene, uključujući postporođajnu depresiju, anksioznost i posttraumatski stresni poremećaj. U zaključku se ističe potreba za jasno definiranim protokolima, edukacijom zdravstvenih djelatnika, razvojem standardiziranih instrumenata za praćenje, međusektorskom suradnjom te javnim kampanjama za osvještavanje i destigmatizaciju iskustava žena, a s ciljem obnove povjerenja u zdravstveni sustav.
Employment practices, payroll processes, workplace governance, and recruitment often provide opportunities for corruption. Therefore, labour audits are a crucial mechanism for the prevention and detection of corruption. The purpose of this article is to examine the role of labour audits as an instrument for detecting and combating corruption, with particular reference to the Ukrainian context and its integration into broader international debates. The methodological framework combined philosophical reasoning, system analysis and synthesis, the formal legal method, dialectical reasoning, as well as methods of induction and deduction. These approaches support both a normative legal interpretation of corruption and a systemic analysis of audit practices. The findings indicate that labour audits are effective in identifying financial fraud, wage manipulation, tax evasion, misappropriation of benefits, child labour, unsafe working conditions, and discriminatory practices. They also demonstrate that supply chain monitoring, transparency of records, workforce surveys, and internal control evaluations are critical in uncovering corruption risks. The study concluded that the adoption of harmonised regulations, continuous auditor training, and technological innovation can significantly enhance the role of audits in safeguarding fair labour practices.
U usporedbi s pojedincima u drugim razvojnim razdobljima, adolescenti su skloniji rizičnim ponašanjima, uključujući i eksperimentiranje s različitim sredstvima ovisnosti. Pretpostavlja se kako indikatori pozitivnog razvoja mladih operacionalizirani prema 5C modelu pozitivnog razvoja imaju zaštitnu ulogu u uključivanju mladih u rizična ponašanja poput konzumacije sredstava ovisnosti. Cilj je ovog istraživanja ispitati spolne razlike u životnoj prevalenciji uporabe sredstava ovisnosti te doprinose li 5C indikatori pozitivnog razvoja iskustvu životne prevalencije konzumacije sredstava ovisnosti kod adolescenata. Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku od 3559 srednjoškolaca (55,5 % djevojaka) u Hrvatskoj prosječne dobi od 15,12 godina (SD=0,392). Indikatori pozitivnog razvoja ispitani su Upitnikom pozitivnog razvoja mladih (PYD-SF; Geldhof i sur., 2014) dok je iskustvo konzumacije sredstava ovisnosti ispitano Upitnikom učestalosti konzumacije sredstava ovisnosti (WHO ASSIST Working Group, 2002). Rezultati su pokazali kako djevojke češće iskazuju iskustvo životne prevalencije uporabe cigareta i e-cigareta u odnosu na mladiće. Provedenim višestrukim logističkim regresijskim analizama utvrđeno je kako određeni 5C indikatori pozitivnog razvoja (karakter, povezanost i samosvijest) doprinose manjoj vjerojatnosti životne prevalencije uporabe pojedinih sredstava ovisnosti odnosno potencijalno mogu predstavljati zaštitni čimbenik u odnosu na spomenute fenomene. Međutim, analizama je utvrđeno i kako pojedini 5C indikatori (kompetencije i brižnost) doprinose većoj vjerojatnosti životne prevalencije uporabe pojedinih sredstava ovisnosti kod srednjoškolaca. Nalazi ovog istraživanja ukazuju na potrebu za uvažavanjem dvojake uloge indikatora pozitivnog razvoja pri planiranju intervencija promocije pozitivnog razvoja mladih te intervencija usmjerenih na prevenciju uporabe sredstava ovisnosti kod adolescenta.
Videoigre su danas jedan od najraširenijih oblika zabave, no kod dijela populacije one mogu dovesti do razvoja ovisnosti. Uvažavajući prediktivni značaj individualnih i okolinskih čimbenika, sve veći porast prevalencije ovog fenomena povezuje se i s obilježjima samih igara koja povećavaju njihov adiktivni potencijal. Stoga je glavni cilj ovog rada analizirati recentnu literaturu u području te sistematizirati postojeće spoznaje o odnosu obilježja ličnosti, žanrovsko-strukturalnih obilježja videoigara i razvoja ovisnosti, uz kritički osvrt te istraživačke i praktične implikacije. Što se tiče ključnih spoznaja, istraživanja pokazuju da je sklonost određenim žanrovima, osobito role-playing (RPG), first-person shooter (FPS), real-time strategy (RTS) i multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) videoigrama, povezana s većim rizikom razvoja ovisnosti o videoigrama. Još važniji čimbenik pritom predstavljaju strukturalne značajke igara, posebno one koje uključuju elemente slične kockanju, sustave nagrađivanja i kažnjavanja te socijalne komponente. Na razini osobina ličnosti, dosljedno se potvrđuje da niža razina savjesnosti i povišeni neuroticizam predstavljaju osobine ličnosti prediktivne za razvoj ovisnosti o videoigrama, dok rezultati za otvorenost iskustvu, ugodnost i ekstraverziju još nisu jednoznačni. Osobine ličnosti ujedno utječu i na odabir žanra, pa primjerice osobe s nižom savjesnosti i višim neuroticizmom preferiraju RPG i FPS videoigre. Zaključno, riziku za razvoj ovisnosti o videoigrama nedvojbeno doprinose određene specifične osobine ličnosti, obilježja videoigara kao i njihova međusobna interakcija. Prikazane spoznaje imaju praktične implikacije za prevenciju i tretman ovisnosti o videoigrama, ali i za odgovoran dizajn igara usmjeren na zaštitu ranjivih skupina. U znanstvenom smislu, nužna su daljnja istraživanja, posebice longitudinalne studije koje bi omogućile kvalitetnije razumijevanje međuodnosa ovih čimbenika.
In the wake of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, there has been a sharp increase in corruption in all areas of society. As a consequence of recent developments, this increase has been accompanied by new manifestations and forms of corruption violations. Corruption can have a negative impact on all administrative processes, including the basic indicators of economic development. Combined with active hostilities, corruption has had a detrimental impact on all processes in Ukraine. To be specific, there has been a consistent increase in corruption in the labour market that is penetrating new areas and spheres, including the activities of both state and local authorities, as well as businesses. These alarming trends highlight the importance and relevance of this research. The purpose of the study is to analyse the forms and manifestations of corruption in the labour market and the impact of this phenomenon on all participants of labour relations, as well as to identify the most common types of corruption offences in the labour sphere and the main challenges encountered in combating corruption in the labour sphere. Based on the findings, it is important to explore the prospects for solving the existing problems and identify the principles that should guide the implementation of certain anti-corruption actions. In order to achieve this goal, the study used the following methods of scientific knowledge, such as the general philosophical method, the method of system analysis, synthesis, dialectical method, formal legal method, as well as methods of deduction and induction. As a result of the study, we have formed conclusions in accordance with the objective regarding the peculiarities of corruption violations in the labour sector, as well as the main challenges faced when combating corruption in the labour market. We have drawn conclusions about the basic principles that should be followed in order to combat corruption more effectively and provided our own assumptions about the possibilities of counteracting the spread of corruption violations.
In the context of information warfare, the contemporary security environment is evolving quickly. The protection of secrets has emerged as a crucial element of national security, particularly for Ukraine, which has been dealing with a growing number of hybrid threats and overt military activities by the Russian Federation since 2014. Such security issues have highlighted the gaps in Ukrainian legislation and institutional architecture for the preservation of secrets. With an emphasis on legislative frameworks, classification processes, enforcement strategies, and global best practices, this paper compares the criminal law protection of state secrets in Ukraine and a few member states of the European Union (EU). Ukraine has to address many important issues, such as institutional inefficiencies, cyber dangers, and legislative gaps, in order to strengthen its state secret protection system. This article addresses the NotPetya hacking attack in 2017, incidents of spying on high-ranking officials, and the release of military documents during the full-scale invasion in 2022. These incidents highlight the need for changes in cybersecurity and legislation. The study also examines how international treaties and agreements are being implemented, including the military policy of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), EU cybersecurity guidelines, and intelligence-sharing programmes such as European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) and the Five Eyes Alliance. The study emphasises how important it is to create a comprehensive action plan for Ukraine that includes technological advances in cybersecurity, increased criminal penalties for cyber espionage, enhanced interagency cooperation, and legislative reforms. In addition, the protection of sensitive materials depends on institutional changes, including the creation of an independent national security agency, mandatory cybersecurity training for civil servants, and stricter verification processes. In addition to improving national security, closer adherence to EU and NATO security standards would facilitate Ukraine's integration into the Euro-Atlantic space. The conclusions of this study provide advice to policy makers, lawyers, and Ukrainian security agencies. The proposed changes are expected to modernise Ukraine's state secret protection system, put an end to cyber espionage and hybrid threats, and align their security legislation with international best practices.
The instruments that have been used so far to assess motivation to engage in video games are grounded in self-determination theory and include dimensions pertaining to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. In relation to video games, extrinsic motivation has been operationalised as playing video games for the purpose of collecting points, rare items, virtual currency, or reaching higher levels of the game and unlocking new segments. Nevertheless, the acquisition of such in-game incentives can also indicate an intrinsic motivation that could be driven by the pursuit of further progress in the game or the achievement of skills. Adolescents play video games for various social reasons. Given the strong desire for peer acceptance during adolescence, it is surprising that the influence of peers is overlooked when measuring extrinsic motivation for gaming. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a new instrument to measure motivation to play video games, in which extrinsic motivation is operationalised as playing video games as a result of peer influence. For this purpose, the Gaming Motivation Questionnaire, consisting of two dimensions - intrinsic and peer-influenced motivation, was constructed. A sample of 690 high school students (54.2% boys, age 14-19 years) from the four largest Croatian cities completed the Gaming Motivation Questionnaire, the Gaming Motivation Scale, and the Passion Scale. The results show that this instrument demonstrates good internal consistency and construct validity. The intrinsic motivation measured in this study was positively related to intrinsic motivation measured with another validated instrument used to assess motivation to play video games, as well as introjected regulation and harmonious passion for gaming. On the other hand, peer-influenced motivation was positively associated with introjected regulation and obsessive passion, as well as negatively associated with harmonious passion. In conclusion, the Gaming Motivation Questionnaire shows potential for use in further research on the topic of the influence of peer relationships on playing video games.
U radu se ispituje doprinos odabranih prediktora u objašnjavanju rizičnosti za zlostavljanje kod očeva djece mlađe adolescentne dobi. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 378 očeva, prosječne dobi 45 godina (SD = 5,836), dok su djeca u odnosu na koju se procjenjivala rizičnost za zlostavljanje u prosjeku imala 13 godina (SD = 0,756). Kao kriterijska varijabla koristio se Inventar rizičnosti za zlostavljanje djeteta (Child Abuse Potential Inventory; Milner, 1986). Pokazalo se da je 13,4 % očeva prema blažem, odnosno 7,8 % prema strožem kriteriju, rizično za tjelesno zlostavljanje djece. Viša životna dob, niži mjesečni prihodi kućanstva, percipirana lošija kvaliteta partnerskog odnosa, češća primjena psihičke agresije u partnerskom odnosu, veći broj visoko stresnih događaja u posljednje tri godine te veća uznemirenost svakodnevnim stresom povećavaju rizičnost za zlostavljanje djeteta, dok bolje strategije nošenja sa stresom te donekle i veći doživljaj socijalne podrške smanjuju rizičnost. Nalazi su raspravljeni pod vidom izrade programa za osnaživanje pojedinaca i obitelji s djecom koji žive u ekonomskim teškoćama i imaju više sukoba u partnerskim odnosima te promjena u području socijalnih politika koje to mogu olakšati.
This paper provides a concise overview of the development of the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Croatia and attempts to clarify the specifics of counselling work with such clients. It also provides an overview of the primary motives and reasons for the need for psychotherapy among gay and bisexual men conducted in the Psychological Counselling Centre of one of the oldest associations for the rights and protection of LGBTQ+ people in Croatia, the Iskorak. Founded in 2002, Iskorak is a civil society association whose mission is to promote and protect the human rights of the citizens of the Republic of Croatia, especially the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons people, as well as to advocate for their equal participation in civil society. As part of its programme objectives, Iskorak also offers psychological counselling. This paper attempts to answer questions regarding the extent to which coming out is perceived as a communication challenge among gay, bisexual, and queer men in Croatia in comparison to other difficulties, and understand how many GBQ+ men have joined the therapeutic process in the past five years. The aim is to create space for a better understanding of GBQ+ clients and promote further empirical research on such topics in Croatia.
Preschool teachers in the Republic of Croatia are likely to encounter children with challenging behavior but may be less likely to receive support given the low numbers of preschool children identified as having emotional and behavioral disabilities. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of 254 Croatian preschool teachers regarding their self-efficacy in their ability to managing, instructing, and engaging a specific child whom they found to be behaviorally challenging. The results showed that teachers' self-efficacy was negatively associated with children's ratings of internalizing and externalizing problems and positively associated with children's ratings of social competence. The number of years children attended preschool, and the amount of time spent with their preschool teacher were associated with higher ratings of children’s social competence and lower ratings of children’s anxiety/withdrawal. Evidence is also suggested for the potential feasibility of a brief 3-item screening instrument for early detection of significantly challenging behavior: Children’s Brief Sociopedagogical Scanner. The results may contribute to preventing social exclusion, but further research is needed.
Sustavna preventivna ulaganja u zajednice se sve više nameću kao učinkovito i dugoročno rješenje za prevenciju rizičnih ponašanja i problema u ponašanju te promociju pozitivnog razvoja i mentalnog zdravlja. Epidemiološki podaci na nacionalnoj i svjetskoj razini pokazuju kako su problemi u ponašanju kao i problemi mentalnog zdravlja djece i mladih u porastu. S druge strane evaluacijska istraživanja dokazuju učinkovitost kvalitetno implementiranih preventivnih intervencija u zajednice. Procjena spremnosti i ulaganje u spremnost zajednice za prevenciju ističu se kao ključan prvi korak učinkovitog procesa implementacije preventivnih intervencija u zajednice. U radu je opisana važnost ovog koraka u cjelokupnom procesu, dât je pregled najčešćih modela procjene spremnosti zajednice za preventivna ulaganja te su istaknute prednosti i nedostaci svakog prikazanog modela. Također su prikazana neka iskustva procjene spremnosti zajednice za preventivna ulaganja u Hrvatskoj.
Ranija istraživanja u okviru teorija stresa nisu pronašla očekivanu visoku povezanost socioekonomskog statusa (SES) obitelji i antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata. Revidirane teorije stresa ističu da antisocijalno i rizično ponašanje adolescenata nije rezultanta niskog SES-a samog po sebi, već posljedica percipiranog obiteljskog ekonomskog stresa (OES) do kojeg niski SES dovodi. Ranija istraživanja u ovom kontekstu bila su usmjerena na provjeru roditeljske subjektivne percepcije OES-a, a zanemarivala subjektivnu percepciju samih adolescenata. Stoga je cilj ovog istraživanja bio, na uzorku od 179 adolescenata i njihovih roditelja, usporediti pojedinačne izravne doprinose SES-a; roditeljske, kao i adolescentske percepcije OES-a u objašnjenju antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata te provjeriti potencijalnu zakrivljenost odnosa roditeljske, odnosno adolescentske percepcije OES-a i antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata. Rezultati istraživanja su pokazali kako SES, za razliku od subjektivne roditeljske i adolescentske percepcije OES-a, ne predviđa značajno antisocijalno i rizično ponašanje adolescenata. Adolescentska percepcija OES-a supstancijalno je doprinijela objašnjenju varijance antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata, povrh i iznad doprinosa SES-a i roditeljske percepcije OES-a te je u usporedbi s roditeljskom percepcijom bila bolji prediktor antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata. Također je pronađena i određena količina dokaza koja sugerira potencijalnu zakrivljenost odnosa roditeljske, ali ne i adolescentske percepcije OES-a i antisocijalnog i rizičnog ponašanja adolescenata.
Prison is a high stress environment where an individual's mental health can be seriously affected (Mansoor et al., 2015). The way prisoners cope with stress is an important factor in examining the impact of the prison environment on their mental health (Gullone et al., 2000). The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between prisoners' coping strategies and their mental health within the framework of the health theory of coping (Stallman, 2020). The study was conducted on a sample of N=125 male prisoners who were in the Diagnostic Department of the Diagnostic Centre in Zagreb (M=40.08; SD=11.97). The Multidimensional Coping Scale (Duhachek, 2005) and DASS-21 (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) were used. Participants were also asked to rate the intensity of emotions they had experienced in the past week. The results show that only unhealthy coping strategies make a significant contribution to explaining prisoners' anxiety, while both healthy and unhealthy coping strategies contribute to explaining prisoners' depression. The results do not confirm the premise of the theory that the frequency of using stress coping strategies is negatively associated with the intensity of experiencing unpleasant emotions. The results are discussed in relation to the theoretical framework and their practical applicability.
Sexting is broadly understood as a set of behaviours that include sending, receiving, forwarding, and posting sexually explicit or suggestive content such as photographs, videos, and messages via electronic devices. Due to the lack of longitudinal studies, this review aims to bridge the gap in the current literature by reviewing sexting research with a longitudinal study design among youths. A narrative review of the quantitative data was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Five databases were searched, and eighteen peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were identified. The results were categorised into five categories: (1) relationship between sexting and sexual behaviour, (2) relationship between sexting and psychological well-being, (3) relationship between sexting and violence, (4) relationship between sexting and personality, and (5) relationship between sexting and social factors. Due to the different objectives and measured variables, it is difficult to compare the results of the reviewed longitudinal studies. Longitudinal data on the temporal aspects of sexting involvement would be beneficial for building interventions and prevention frameworks to reduce non-consensual sexting.
