| Title: | Life satisfaction and aspects of subjective well-being of youth as indicators of youth mental health : pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic perspectives |
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| Authors: | ID Antulić Majcen, Sandra (Author)
ID Naterer, Andrej (Author)
ID Kuterovac Jagodić, Gordana (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Antulic_Majcen_Sandra_2025.pdf (451,45 KB)
MD5: 8E3DCF0BD5A22E54EE143B62E02FE245
 https://doi.org/10.18690/um.ff.7.2025.2
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.16 - Independent Scientific Component Part or a Chapter in a Monograph |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
UZUM - University of Maribor Press
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| Abstract: | This chapter examines youth well-being in Croatia and Slovenia before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on mental health outcomes. Findings reveal a marked decline in life satisfaction across family life, friendships, and body image, with negative changes disproportionately affecting girls and young people of lower socio-economic status. During the pandemic, around one-fifth of respondents reported rarely or never experiencing positive emotions, while one-third frequently encountered negative states such as sadness, fear, or anger. Loneliness emerged as a significant concern, particularly among girls, though age-specific patterns differed between the two countries. Despite this, most young people retained access to supportive social networks, which served as an important protective factor. On the other hand, the post-pandemic period showed improvements in subjective well-being, which included stronger social connectedness and more positive emotional states. However, persistent vulnerabilities remain, particularly among girls, the youngest cohort, and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. |
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| Keywords: | life satisfaction, subjective well-being, youth vulnerabilities, mental health, COVID-19 pandemic |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 03.09.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 19-47 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-95226  |
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| UDC: | 316.346.32-053.6 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 248097539 |
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| DOI: | 10.18690/um.ff.7.2025.2 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 09.09.2025 |
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