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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIALIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS MOTIVATION AMONG MEDICAL STAFF

Author(s): Nigyar Dzhafer / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2024

Opportunities for specialization, professional development and career progression are of particular importance, alongside funding, for all healthcare professionals. Often they also determine the choice of workplace. Purpose: To investigate the perception of the opportunity for specialization and professional development, as well as the incentives for it, of the employees of the “Pirogov” University Hospital. Methodology: A survey was conducted among 572 employees of “Pirogov” University Hospital. Result: The most critical towards the opportunity for specialization and professional development at the “Pirogov” University Hospital are employees aged 25 to 44 years. They gave an "excellent" or "good" rating in 60.2% of cases for ages 25 to 34 and in 62.0% of cases for ages 35 to 44, respectively. The group with the highest percentage of "excellent" or "good" ratings is the oldest age group - 81.3%. Women and those with more experience rate the opportunities and incentives for professional development higher. In addition to being the only hospital for emergency medicine in Bulgaria, the "Pirogov" University Hospital has clinics unique to the country and others of national importance and functions. Therefore, it is extremely important how the staff of the hospital assesses the quality of medical activity in the hospital. Conclusions: The assessment of the quality of medical activity of the staff of the “Pirogov” University Hospital correlates with the assessment of the opportunity for specialization and professional development, respectively the incentives for this. 91.6% of the respondents chose the same or two similar ratings in their answers to the questions about the quality of the medical service and the opportunity for specialization and professional development, and the incentives for this. Correspondingly, 25.9% rated the quality of medical care higher compared to the opportunity for specialization and professional development. Recommendations: The quality of the activity is determined by the qualifications of the staff. In the survey we found a very high overall evaluation of the service by the medics. Workers set higher demands, have higher criteria and expectations even compared to patients. This should be taken into account by the hospital management and the principal.

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SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AND SELF-ESTEEM IN YOUNG ADOLESCENTS

Author(s): Simona Nikolova / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2024

The modern generation is growing up in a period of quickly increasing communication and information technology, allowing them to communicate with anybody, at any time, because they are accustomed to interacting and conversing in a constantly connected world via social media (Tulgan, 2013). The current ease of communication is enabled by the presence of cell phones and computers connected to the internet. The spread and the emergence of social networking sites have changed how people interact and communicate in modern life. In today's society, the Internet is an omnipresent force that has not only revolutionized the way information is accessed and disseminated, but has also changed the dynamics of human relationships and social interactions. This transformation is particularly profound among the younger population, where the Internet and SNS have become an integral part of everyday life. The present study investigated the relationship of different variables related to Internet use in an adolescent Greek population. These variables include demographics such as age, religion, and citizenship, as well as online-related ones such as hours spent on social networking sites, preferences for online platforms—with an emphasis on Instagram and Facebook—as well as psychometric indices such as self-esteem. The measure used was the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. A total of n = 85 participants were included in the study; 39 were male, while 46 were female. The mean age was 15.129 (SD= 1.334). The results show that of the participants are addicted to the internet and actually prefer Instagram more than Facebook. Most participants (n=22) reported using SNS for 3-4 hours per day. Instagram was the platform of choice for 55 of participants, while the other 30 showed preference. Many speculated factors such as gender and religion did not show a significant influence on the risk of Internet addiction. Finally, the results show that as people spend more time online, there is a greater chance of addiction and lower self-esteem. In conclusion, the new era of communication is full of challenges and all the community-based stakeholders should be vigilant and work together in order to protect our most vulnerable youth.

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The experience of Ukrainian students in Slovakia: The mediating role of misleading information between negative emotionality and life satisfaction

Author(s): Marianna Berinšterová / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

Background: The number of foreign students from Ukraine in Slovakia is rising greatly.This corresponds to the fact that international students are currently the fastest-growing group ofall migrants, including labour migrants, family migrants and refugees (King & Raghuram, 2013;McGill, 2018). Foreign students undergo a process of adaptation which is associated with highlevels of stress and negative experiences in the first year of study. Previous studies havehighlighted a number of problematic areas that students from Ukraine go through during theprocess of adaptation. These include prejudice and being negatively judged by local residents.Although social support is one of the key factors in the adaptation process of internationalstudents, they experience it more from their own community, creating closed groups ofinternational students. This paper aims to explore the relationship between the negativeemotionality of international students and overall life satisfaction. It also wants to verify the role ofinformation distortion - the frequency of bullshitting - in this relationship. This variable representsa strategy whose goal is to avoid unpleasant consequences or to impress other people. Methods:The research was conducted in the second half of 2022 with a sample of 136 Ukrainian students.This makes up about 10% of Ukrainian students studying at the University of Prešov in Slovakia.The Satisfaction with Life scale, Bullshitting Frequency Scale and Big Five Inventory – 2 XS wereused to explore negative emotionality. The mediation analysis was conducted in statisticalsoftware JASP. Results: The Pearson correlation coefficient showed a significant negativerelationship between life satisfaction and negative emotionality. There were also significantpositive relationships found between life satisfaction and frequency of bullshitting as well asbetween negative emotionality and frequency of bullshitting. The results confirmed the mediationaleffect of frequency of bullshitting in the relationship between negative emotionality and lifesatisfaction. Discussion: The results suggest bullshitting as a variable that is related to the copingmechanism of international students during the challenging period of adaptation. Their relationshipto the local group of Slovaks may be marked by distrust in contrast to the strong ties in closedexpatriate communities. Mistrust may be a reason for distorted answers to questions about theirown well-being. The developmental period of adolescence, accompanied by idealisation and a onesidedview of the world, may also play a role. Further research could study information misleadingas a manifestation of dysfunctional coping with negative emotions. At the same time, in theprocess of adaptation of foreign students observe their resilience. Another line of research couldaddress the closedness/openness of international student communities and their correlates. Thepractical implications of the research are directed towards international student counselling andadaptation programs.

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Manipulace jako faktor sociální deviace v justici

Author(s): Karel Lehmert / Language(s): Czech Issue: 1/2024

In modern society, the principle of the functioning of justice is dogmatically based on the social contract that judicial personnel are perfect personalities acting correctly and without emotions in all circumstances. However, the inability to ventilate emotions and the need to suppress them is a significant factor in the development of mental disorders due to the resulting interpersonal conflict. Those who are more morally competent only burn out as a result of chronic stress, while predisposed individuals already develop signs of secondary sociopathy. Thanks to the influence of a deviant collegial environment, a practical example of a stable Lucifer effect can be observed. Judicial blunders or crimes are not just mistakes or random acts of a statistically insignificant number of misguided people. It is a systemically flawed setup of the entire judicial community, when a superior position of power without effective feedback, and mainly responsibility for (subconsciously) aggressive or cruel behavior towards others.

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Emotion Regulation, Relationship Satisfaction, and the Moderating Role of Age: Findings and Ethical Implications

Author(s): Luisa-Diana Antoniac,Tudor-Daniel Huțul,Adina Karner-Huțuleac / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

This study aimed to explore the existing relationships between emotion regulation, relationship satisfaction, and age. The research involved 775 participants: 222 were male (28.6%), and 553 were female (71.4%). Their ages ranged from 18 to 75 years (M = 26.57; SD = 9.55). Respondents completed questionnaires related to difficulties in emotion regulation, relationship satisfaction, and various socio-demographic data. The results of this show that difficulties in emotion regulation are negatively associated with age and relationship satisfaction. Furthermore, our findings shows age moderating the relationship between difficulties in emotion regulation and relationship satisfaction. We explore both theoretical and practical implications, along with ethical considerations associated with this topic.

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IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS INCLUDED IN THE CUSTOMER’S DECISION MAKING

Author(s): Dushica Popova,Natasha Miteva,Martin Dzambaski / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The characteristics of Berovo as a tourist destination include attractive perspectives and opportunities for the development of several tourism types, still, its branding and recognition is not significant enough. Prove for that is the data showing the tourist arrival showing the number of tourists and nights spend in relation of the total capacities of R. N. Macedonia. This paper analyses several factors that impact the decision making process of the customers, their satisfaction, and their loyalties during their visit of Berovo as a tourist destination. Also, the main factors with which Berovo can be positively highlighted are identified. The research was conducted in March and April 2024 with the use of questionnaire both in printed form and electronically in the town of Berovo. Total of 108 questionnaires were analyzed. The questionnaire used in the research contains socio demographic variables of the visitors including gender, age, education and work condition, and total of 16 questions from which 13 are for the characteristics of the accommodation and restaurant capacities such as location, hygiene, neatness, ambience, food, its quality and eco products, image as a whole and the price. The customers’ loyalty and satisfaction were measured through three questions such as: 1. General satisfaction and impression of the town Berovo, 2. Returning visit, and 3. Recommendation of Berovo as a tourist destination. For the questions grading the Likert scale was used with five values, from 1 to 5 (1 for “do not agree at all” to 5 “I agree completely”). The validity of the questionnaire is confirmed with the Cronbach alfa coefficient for internal consistency of 0.915, according to which it represents great opportunity for further analysis of the research data. The adequacy of the research sample was tested according to the Kaiser Meyer Olkin (KMO) index, and it is a high 0.906. The data in this research is statistically processed with the SPSS software package.

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INSTAGRAM FILTERS AND SELF-PERCEPTION: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

Author(s): Elmedina Qaili / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

Social media platforms have become a crucial part of modern life, influencing many aspects of day-to-day living, including one's body image and self-concept. On social media sites like Instagram, users can customize their communication content to create an aesthetic or story that suits them by adding filters, which are thought to be powerful instruments for expression. This study examines the impact of social media filters, specifically on Instagram, within the context of Visual Communication and Culture. The research question of this study is; how do Instagram filters affect self-perception and body image among its users? The research methodology used is quantitative research, which involved the distribution of an online questionnaire through Google Forms to 18 participants who actively use Instagram, with an equal split of 9 male and 9 female participants. The aim of this research was to gather insights into their filter usage patterns and perceptions. The findings suggest that the majority of participants use filters on Instagram to enhance their appearance and obey to societal beauty standards. However, there is also an acknowledgment of the potential for filters to create unrealistic beauty standards. This research contributes to the broader discussion on the role of visual media in shaping cultural norms and individual self-perception. By concentrating exclusively on the impact of Instagram filters on self-perception, it fills a research void by advancing our knowledge of how visual communication on social media platforms affects people's self-perceptions. In contrast to other research that addressed the wider effects of social media, this study offers a thorough examination of Instagram filters and provides insights into how they affect users' perceptions of beauty and self-worth. It provides a more sophisticated knowledge of how visual communication on social media platforms might affect people's impressions of themselves and on overall beauty standards. In contrast to more general studies that cover the broader effects of social media, this study offers more of a focused analysis. In conclusion, the results of this study provide an important light on the complex dynamics of Instagram filters and how they affect how people perceive themselves. The findings highlight the need for a closer look at how visual communication functions on social media platforms, especially in relation to self-worth and beauty standards. Building on these results, future studies in this field can investigate the changing field of visual communication and its consequences on cultural norms and individual self-perception.

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ВЛИЯНИЕ НА МЕНТАЛНАТА АРИТМЕТИКА ВЪРХУ ИНТЕЛЕКТУАЛНИТЕ СПОСОБНОСТИ НА УЧЕНИЦИТЕ В НАЧАЛНА УЧИЛИЩНА ВЪЗРАСТ

Author(s): Zdravka Savcheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2024

Mental arithmetic is a method of rapid mental calculation using the Japanese abacus. The Japanese abacus is composed of an odd number of vertical rows on which marbles are strung. By moving the marbles up and down different arithmetic operations are performed - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root, cube root. As a result of mental arithmetic training, students learn to calculate very fast complex arithmetic problems. Mental arithmetic classes are known in the literature to have a beneficial effect on cognitive processes and mathematical abilities. It is well known that mathematical abilities can be seen as a variety of intellectual abilities, and it is mathematics education that appears to be one of the most effective means of developing intellect. The aim of the present study is to determine the impact of mental arithmetic training on the intellectual abilities of primary school students. The study is part of a larger research that will take place from October 2021 to May 2025. It involved 44 first grade students (6-7 years old) who study in the same school in Sofia (Bulgaria) under the same school system. The students were divided into two groups - experimental, which includes 22 students (13 girls and 9 boys) and control group, which also consists of 22 students (11 girls and 11 boys). The experimental group have been taught mental arithmetic within one school year, while the control group have never been taught mental arithmetic. The students in the experimental group received mental arithmetic training from October 2021 to May 2022. Students in the control group have no experience in abacus calculus and are not familiar with this method of calculus. At the beginning and at the end of the school year, all students were assessed with Raven's test to measure their intellectual level.The results showed a decrease in the number of students with low and average intellectual level and a serious increase in the number of students with high intellectual level in the group that received mental arithmetic training within one school year. In addition, there were significant differences in the rise of intelligence level in favor of the experimental group compared to the control group. From the experimental work conducted and the measurement of students' intelligence using the Raven's test, it became clear that mental arithmetic instruction has a high potential to enhance the intellectual abilities of primary school students.

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ВЛИЯНИЕ НА ПОДВИЖНИТЕ ИГРИ ВЪРХУ КОНЦЕНТРИРАНОСТТА И АКТИВНОСТТА НА ВНИМАНИЕТО ПРИ УЧЕНИЦИ

Author(s): Kaloyana Krumova-Tsoncheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2024

Very often in the school education system, it is observed that students after physical education and sports classes are excited, especially when they have participated in games. The variety and wealth of motor activity of the mobile games have an emotional impact on the participants. Through their diverse means and organizational methods, mobile games have a psycho-emotional impact. The competition, single combat, mutual aid, the pursuit of personal expression applied in the game, contribute to building psycho-physical qualities. From the conducted preliminary studies, we did not find modern studies related to the concentration and attention activity of students. Mobile games with their variety of means and methods are used in all parts of sports activities and are applicable and accessible to every age contingent. The purpose of the research is to check how rational it is to include mobile games in the lesson and, more precisely, what is their effect on the concentration and activity of the students' attention. We used Bourdon's test, a modification with Anfimov's correction table, which as a specific stimulus (literal text) is closest to students' daily activities. We conducted the research during the academic year 2021-2022 with students aged 10-12 from primary schools in Veliko Tarnovo, R.Bulgaria. 48 cases were studied before and 48 cases after playing the games - a total of 96 cases. For a more complete coverage and differentiation of mobile games, we classified them into IV groups: organizing, general preparatory, relay, quiet and fun games. We divided each group of games into several types: games with the participation of all at the same time, with alternating participation, sports-preparatory games, relay games with one-time participation and with additional movements. We examined one game of each type, for a total of 8 games. The duration of the studied games was within 4-5 min., average number of plays 3-4 times. From the research, after studying a large number of studied cases and obtaining high values for statistical reliability, we can conclude that mobile games are a rational means of relaxation and activation of attention in those involved.

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ПСИХО-СОЦИАЛНИ ПОСЛЕДИЦИ ОТ СЪРДЕЧНО СЪДОВИТЕ ЗАБОЛЯВАНИЯ ПРИ ЛИЦА В ТРУДОСПОСОБНА ВЪЗРАСТ

Author(s): Veronika Spasova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2024

Cardiovascular diseases are leading socially significant diseases, both in the developed countries of the world and in Bulgaria. The modern way of life, combined with a number of other risk factors, lead to the emergence of symptoms of these diseases at an increasingly younger age, affect people of working age and are the cause of the appearance of adverse consequences of a physiological, psychological and social nature, and not infrequently and to premature death. Objective: To study the psychological and social consequences of cardiovascular disease in working-age individuals. Materials and methods: 1. Theoretical analysis. 2. Sociological method — survey with a semi-standardized survey card, which includes 15 questions in the Special part and 5 questions in the Passport part. 3. The statistical method alternative analysis was used to objectify the results. The study was conducted in the period March - April 2024 among 34 persons of working age, diagnosed with Cardiovascular Diseases, hospitalized in the Cardiology Department of Multi-Purpose Hospital for Active Healthcare “Avis Medica” - Pleven town. In terms of physiological consequences of the disease, the results indicate that respondents “often” experience easy fatigue (49.98%) and heart palpitations (38.22%). Among the symptoms/consequences that are present “sometimes” leading are shortness of breath and weight change (55.86%), also the presence of chest pain and dizziness (44, 10%), as well as the need to observe a dietary regime (38 .22%). The answers “almost always” and “always”do not have a significant weight, which can be explained by the fact that they are symptoms with a recent history, the respondents are at an age when they do not have severe consequences of the disease and decompensated conditions. All respondents experienced psychological consequences of the disease - (97.0b%) indicated that they were afraid of worsening the condition, half (49.98%) of the respondents had negative feelings such as bad mood, anxiety, stress, despair, 47.04% had no desire for intimacy/sex due to the condition and/or ongoing drug therapy; fear for life was felt 'sometimes' by 35.28% of the respondents. Almost half of the respondents report that they fell into apathy and depression, half had angry outbursts and emotional outbursts, which they attributed to the disease and its consequences. Regarding the social consequences for CVD patients, the results show that the disease had the greatest impact on their income - 79.38% and in 32.35% it affected their work activity. The consequences are insignificant in the activities related to maintaining personal hygiene, that of the home, performing household activities, making social contacts. Only 1/3 reported a change in leisure activities. The consequences of cardiovascular diseases such as psycho-emotional stress, impaired physical and social activity, the allocation of significant funds from the family budget for the purchase of medicines and healthy nutrition, temporary incapacity and hospitalizations, the occurrence of permanent damage to health, put people with a diagnosis cardiovascular disease at risk of social insecurity and poverty and lead to a subjective feeling of low quality of life.

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DU SEL GUÉRISSEUR ? À PROPOS DU DISCOURS FACÉTIEUX DES HOMMES QUI FONT SALLER LEURS FEMMES À CAUSE QU’ELLES SONT TROP DOUCES

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DU SEL GUÉRISSEUR ? À PROPOS DU DISCOURS FACÉTIEUX DES HOMMES QUI FONT SALLER LEURS FEMMES À CAUSE QU’ELLES SONT TROP DOUCES

Author(s): Irène SALAS / Language(s): French Issue: 35/2023

Why did two publishers, one from Rouen and the other from Paris, decide to update an old medieval farce in 1600? Why was this farce renamed « facétie » when it went to print? The questions raised by this amusing play lead to three short investigations: about editorial strategies at the dawn of the 17th century; about the emergence of a female readership resisting rudeness and impoliteness; and, last but not least, about the therapeutic and metaphorical functions of salt — a comical remedy for mismatched spouses and an essential element of facetious discourse.

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THE INTEGRATIVE POTENTIAL OF CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON THE NATURE/CULTURE CONCEPTUAL RELATIONSHIP

Author(s): Aleksandra Knežević / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

In this paper, I analyze and compare Maria Kronfeldner’s and Tim Ingold’s views on the conceptual relationship between nature and culture. I show that despite the differences, their views remain close, particularly in terms of their integrative potential. The ultimate purpose of this examination is to lay the groundwork for further research on the problem of conceptual integration between sociocultural anthropology and evolutionary psychology. The paper comprises four main sections. First, I briefly explore the history of Darwinism to show how nature and culture were conceptualized within this framework. Second, I deal with Kronfeldner’s separationist stance and Ingold’s holistic perspective on the nature/ culture conceptual relationship. Third, I discuss the implications of their views on the choice of research heuristics in the sciences that study human nature and cultures. While I interpret Ingold as supporting methodological integration, Kronfelder argues for a version of integrative pluralism. Lastly, I provide an outlook for further discussions on conceptual integration and integrative pluralism.

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Dance as a Heterotopia Against Hegemonic Discourses of Traumatic Experiences

Author(s): Darija Rupčić Kelam / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2023

In this paper, we explore the dance as a practice and “Other” space, a counterhegemonic space which is affected by the existing social ordering, or existing power of traumatic discourse which is some kind of imposed discourse, while simultaneously resisting it. To explore these premises we will use Michel Foucault`s concept of heterotopia and apply it on the analysis of the dance as an artistic practice and possibilities to understand dance as a heterotopia in which dominant hegemonic discourses are reversed, and as a counterhegemonic space, as authors Christofidou and Milioni, emphases, that has a potential to disrupt and deconstruct hegemonic discourses of the past traumatic experiences or events. We argue that in order to be able to heal the traumas that are engraved in the body, and to understand the body as an expression and a canvas on which a crisis is outlined, we need bodily memories and stories, both those of survival, trauma and wounds, and those of healing. We demonstrate how dance may provide a counterhegemonic space, enable the reconstruction of the place of traumatic events, that are imprinted in body, into places of communication and reconstruction of the meaning, and how can dance invite individual to reflect on their identity and connect their fragmented self. Here we emphasize the meaning of movement – dance that opens the statics of the body to kinesthetic empathy, which in turn allows us to enter the spaces of unspoken body stories. The ethics of touch, proximity, and the ethics of the space between two bodies and what in these spaces "between" means to be, to be in that "not yet" (about-to-be) lead us in this direction. We assert that our bodies are both self-constituted as well as shaped by the collective, the society and history (personal or collective), and that we know by acting, primarily through the body, in synergy with the mind and the environment (enactive approach).

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АНКСИОЗНОСТ, ДЕПРЕСИВНОСТ И ДРУГИ ПОТЕШКОТИИ КАЈ СТУДЕНТИТЕ ВО ТЕКОТ НА АКАДЕМСКИОТ ЖИВОТ

Author(s): Jovan Spasovski,Roza Krsteska / Language(s): Macedonian Issue: 4/2024

One of the crucial aspects in assessing the success of universities is students' academic achievement, which represents the outcome of performance in intellectual domains. However, it is increasingly relevant to integrate and ensure students' personal growth and development. Throughout the higher education process, various motivating factors exist including negative (stressful) factors that can influence students' mental health. These stressors are different and can be based on the academic environment, society, and the individual. The promotion and enhancement of mental health, as defined by the WHO, involve processes enabling individuals to increase control and improve their health, focusing on activities to enhance the quality of life and increase the potential for quality health (both physical and mental). Over the past decade, awareness of the importance of mental health among student populations has increased. The interplay of risk factors arising from the academic environment along with biological, psychological, and societal risk factors results in common complaints of mental health difficulties among students across various academic programs worldwide. Depending on the strength and duration of these risk factors, the negative impact on students' health may be temporary, with limited intensity, or chronic, prolonged, with the potential for developing mental disorders. This study aims to explore students' current challenges and needs related to mental health at the "Goce Delcev" University in Stip. Materials and methods involved a questionnaire implemented via student email in November 2023, including 663 students from all faculties of the University. Results showed that 638 (95.8%) of students consider mental health an important aspect of the University community, but 423 (63.5%) express concerns about students' hesitation to be involved in discussions related to mental health. Significant responses were obtained regarding students' past experiences during their academic life. Specifically, 571 (85.7%) had experienced anxiety, 515 (77.3%) depression, and 623 (93.5%) tension. Additionally, 520 (78.1%) reported decreased concentration, 63 (9.5%) faced substance abuse, and 563 (84.5%) experienced headaches and appetite loss associated with academic stress. Concerningly, 409 (61.4%) never consulted with a professional, 136 (20.4%) felt isolated, and 393 (59%) believe that professors have little awareness of students' mental health. In conclusion, it is essential to highlight the importance of creating specific strategies to foster a supportive academic environment, incorporating preventive activities to protect students' mental health, proposing measures for intervention and prevention of both psychological and physical health issues, developing a university guidebook to support student mental health, and establishing an active university counseling center.

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THE RELATIONSHIP PATTERN BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY

Author(s): Ugur Akpur / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

As the interest in the shift from teacher–centred paradigm to student–centred learning pedagogies has increasingly grown in popularity nowadays, it should come as no surprise that scholars and academicians have given their attention to the concept of self–engagement in the learning process. In an attempt to explore the role of personality in self–engagement, this paper aims to assess the relationship pattern between individuals’ personality traits and their learning responsibility. A total of 358 students attending a university were recruited for the study. The Ten–Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) and The Learning Responsibility Scale were administered. The findings revealed that learning responsibility correlates positively with emotional stability, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. However, the associations between extraversion and openness with learning responsibility are negative and not significant. The findings have also demonstrated that although agreeableness does not display a significant predictive power, both emotional stability and conscientiousness have a significant influence on learning responsibility.

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Između negiranja i konsternacije. U čemu se sastoji i o čemu ovisi ispravna percepcije krize i bolesti?

Author(s): Andrijana Šantić,Dunja Degmečić / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 4/2023

Analyzing relevant research on understanding the interaction of environmental cultural and socioeconomic factors on health and further studying the available literature, we come to the breadth and simplicity of defining the terms »illness« and »crisis«. Understanding and dealing with illness is always individual and based on personal perception of illness. A crisis means a disorder of psychosocial balance resulting from an adverse event or prolonged, often long-lasting, unfavorable life circumstances. This review aims to clarify the basic elements that contribute to creating the perception of illness and crisis of patients and the importance of empathy of therapists participating in the treatment of patients, which implies real sharing of feelings of burden while maintaining professional objectivity and controlling a treatment plan.

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Razvoj sposobnosti emocionalne inteligencije – znamo li dovoljno?

Author(s): Ana Babić Čikeš / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 3/2023

It is assumed that the abilities of emotional intelligence (EI) improve with age and that it is possible to facilitate their development. However, there is very little research dealing with that aspect of EI. According to our knowledge, there are no developmental studies in the context of the EI abilities model in children, and research on adolescents indicates progress in EI, but also the need for additional research that would clarify the course and correlates of development. In adult samples, significant but somewhat contradictory differences between cohorts were obtained, suggesting that experience contributes to progress in abilities and that older cohorts have lower scores. The development of emotional abilities has been researched outside the context of EI, and this paper provides an overview of these studies. Additional research is needed that would allow us to form a comprehensive image of the development of EI abilities, which would have many useful practical implications.

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AJATEENIJATE TEENISTUSMOTIVATSIOONI JA VAIMSE VASTUPIDAVUSE SEOSED

Author(s): Uik Leete,Eleri Lillemäe / Language(s): Estonian Issue: 16/2023

Militaarkeskkond hõlmab kõrget stressitaset ja keerulisi olukordi. Sellises keskkonnas peavad inimesed olema hea füüsilise ja vaimse vastupidavuse ning motivatsiooniga, et olla edukad oma ülesannete täitmisel. Motivatsioon ja vaimne vastupidavus on kaks psühholoogilist konstrukti, millel on leitud olevat oluline roll nii tsiviil- kui ka militaarsfääri töökeskkonnas töövõime ja heaolu suurendamisel.

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The struggle of Polish feminist organisations to obtain the vote for women across the spectrum of Central Europe

Author(s): Marta Sikorska,Aleksandra Sylburska / Language(s): English Issue: 26/2023

The article presents the history of Polish feminist movements against the background of similar organizations in Bohemia and Hungary in 19th and 20th century. It describes their founders and members, cooperation between them and methods of activity leading to obtaining voting rights for women. Depicting similarities and differences between them, the article explains the complexity of factors creating the feminist movement in Central Europe. Their main goal was achieved only after the First World War. The authors mainly use texts by Polish feminists and literature in Polish, English, Czech and Hungarian. They used the comparative method during analysing the sources.

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Shaming as a Key Factor in the Process of Personality Disintegration

Author(s): David Krámský,Petr Nesvadba,Tomáš Římský / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The text interprets shame as a fundamental way of social-moral experience of the world. This moral emotion is then crucial for self-awareness and the constitution of relationships with others. It is in this specific bodily experience of Self and relation to others that the ambiguity of the depersonalised Self opens up.

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