A5045159827- Health and Well-being Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Education, Law, and Society
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Global Socioeconomic and Political Dynamics
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Psychology of Development and Education
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Sleep and related disorders
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Balkan and Eastern European Studies
- European Criminal Justice and Data Protection
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Educational Challenges and Innovations
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Institute for Anthropological Research
2019-2024
University of Zagreb
2009-2018
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
1998-2012
Abstract Background Preliminary data suggests that obesity might hasten the decline in mRNA vaccine-induced immunity against SARS-CoV-2. However, whether this renders individuals with more susceptible to long COVID symptoms post-vaccination remains uncertain. Given sleep’s critical role immunity, exploring associations between obesity, probable symptoms, and sleep disturbances is essential. Methods We analyzed from a survey of 5919 adults aged 18 89, all whom received two SARS-CoV-2...
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic brought changes to almost every segment of our lives, including dietary habits. We present one among several studies, and the first on Croatian population, aiming at investigating food choice motives before during pandemic. study was performed in June 2021 as an online-based survey, using a 36-item Food Choice Questionnaire applied for both periods final sample consisted 1232 adults living Croatia. Sensory appeal ranked number most important motive...
To investigate the main motives driving dietary intake changes potentially introduced by preventive measures to address pandemic, an online survey, using a 36-item Food Choice Questionnaire applied for period before (the year 2019) and during (2020-2021) was distributed between July October 2021 among adult residents from Belgium. A total of 427 eligible respondents, majority Dutch-speaking, were included analyses. The importance nine food choices, including health, mood, convenience,...
(2021). Stress, locus of control, hope and depression as determinants quality life pregnant women: Croatian Islands' Birth Cohort Study (CRIBS) Health Care for Women International: Vol. 42, No. 12, pp. 1358-1378.
Abstract. The aim of this article was to review research studies related the issues sleep in older adults, examining relationship between quality and a set psychological variables daytime functioning healthy adults: life, subjective health, functional ability, cognitive function, emotional state, Europe. Combined scoping search strategies resulted total 84 articles selected for review. We conclude there is considerable amount European on its correlates adults’ population. Studying these...
Young athletes are influenced by different physical, psychological, and social factors. Social factors significantly impact a young athlete’s growth. Parents, coaches, schools important in athletes’ sports careers. Achieving sport success without their support would be real challenge. capital is resource that comes from relationships networks. It impacts performance. The aim of this study was to determine the connection between competitive tennis players. This research conducted with...
Parental involvement in schools an emerging democracy has gained significant attention among school administrators, educators, parents, local governments, and the international development community; yet, empirical data on this subject remains sparse. This study aims to examine patterns of parental Croatian communities. Using mixed-methods, sample size consists 294 elementary two focus groups (parents teachers), nine interviews with national stakeholders. The found that, apart from...
Abstract. This article examines the cross-sectional and long-term prediction of sleep quality (SQ) 167 older nursing-home residents (80% females, 69–100 years), who participated in study 2008 2016. SQ was assessed 2016 by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Total PSQI found to be greater than 5 71% participants. The domains Subjective Daytime Functioning were relatively good, while Efficiency most impaired. observed set predictors significantly explained 7–13% variance cross-sectionally...