The long-term decrease in the total number of inhabitants, the ageing of the population and the social marginalisation of rural areas have caused negative demographic trends in almost the entire Croatia. The concepts of extinction, demographic depres- sion, and demographic endangerment are most often associat- ed with the phenomenon of demographic decline and economic decline in settlements. This paper compares the demographic depression index (IDD) by settlements in Croatia for the 2011– 2021 period, based on 11 demographic criteria defined by Mrđen and Marić (2018). The average IDD value of all settlements in Croatia for 2011 was 2.22 (depressed/edge of demographic depression), while for 2021 it was 2.20. The largest share of settlements for both 2011 and 2021 belongs to demographically depressed area. The smallest share of settlements belongs to the category of extremely vital area. If the absolute change in the number of settlements by IDD is ob- served, the largest increase was recorded in the demographical- ly depressed area, and the largest decrease was recorded for the edge of demographic depression. The categories of vital and extremely vital areas did not register an increase. IDD can be applied in the analysis, i.e., recognition of the demographic resources of an area with the aim of reducing inequality in socio-economic development, i.e. spatial imbalance.

Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this research paper examines how influencer marketing affects Generation Z in two different countries: Croatia and Türkiye. The goal of this study is to examine whether the attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control of Generation Z impact their intentions to follow influencers in the future. The research was conducted by means of a questionnaire and focus groups. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were used to test the hypotheses and the relationships between the variables. Both subjective norms and perceived behavioural control positively impact Generation Z's intention to follow influencers in Croatia and Türkiye. The findings of this study will allow brands in Croatia and Türkiye to adapt their content strategies, campaign designs, and engagement methods by considering the influencer preferences and cultural trends of Generation Z, which will, in turn, help brands in effectively reaching and engaging their target audiences.

This article addresses a dialectical relationship between the production and realisation of news content, linking demands for increased newspaper productivity with forces of consumption. The economic performance of newspapers is evaluated by exploring the correlation between alterations in their revenues/market expansion on one side, and changes in productivity and employment on the other. The research serves as an illustrative analysis within the context of a smaller EU country – Slovenia. The methodology employed could potentially be applied for cross-country or EU-wide comparative analyses. The examination of economic newspaper performance is juxtaposed with the entire media sector (the competitive sector) and the advertising sector (the realm of business partners). The results underscore that economically sustainable news production is achieved through decreasing employment and intensifying the exploitation of newspaper workers, an aspect that is increasing annually in Slovenia, and surpassing the decline in revenues and profit.

Roditeljsko sagorijevanje posljedica je kroničnoga stresa, a manifestira se kao iscrpljenost u ulozi roditelja, emocionalnim udaljavanjem i gubitkom roditeljske ispunjenosti. Cilj je ovog istraživanja bio ispitati koliko sociodemografske varijable, stabilne osobine ličnosti, roditeljska samoefikasnost, aspekti braka te socijalna podrška pridonose roditeljskom sagorijevanju majki. Majke djece do pet godina (N = 255) online su ispunile Upitnik roditeljskoga sagorijevanja, IPIP-50 upitnik ličnosti, upitnik perfekcionizma, roditeljske kompetentnosti, kvalitete bračnog odnosa, socijalne podrške te Upitnik općih podataka. Roditeljsko sagorijevanje doživljava 3,5 % majki. Hijerarhijska regresijska analiza pokazala je da višem sagorijevanju pridonose sociodemografske varijable (veći broj djece i urbanije mjesto stanovanja), osobine ličnosti (niska emocionalna stabilnost, niska ugodnost i visoki perfekcionizam) te niska roditeljska samoefikasnost. Iako su povezani s roditeljskim sagorijevanjem, aspekti braka i socijalne podrške nisu značajni prediktori roditeljskoga sagorijevanja. Rezultati dobiveni ovim istraživanjem imaju teorijske i praktične implikacije koje mogu poslužiti za prepoznavanje i prevenciju roditeljskoga sagorijevanja, ali i kao temelj za daljnja istraživanja.

The main aim of this review article is to describe the current state of scientific knowledge on the characteristics of the sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) trait in adolescence. The SPS trait stands for an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and is associated with a tendency to process stimuli more deeply. People with this trait are highly sensitive people. Previous research has shown that there is a link between this trait and poorer quality of mental health. In addition, ado- lescence itself is a particularly challenging phase of life for most young people, as numerous changes take place during this developmental phase. For these reasons, highly sensitive adolescents represent a particularly vulnerable group for the development of various types of mental health problems. How- ever, previous research has shown that the development of various problems in adolescents with the SPS trait is largely de- pendent on environmental factors. This knowledge is essential for professionals (psychologists and psychiatrists) who need to be aware of the main characteristics of highly sensitive ado- lescents in order to help this group of young people.

The research conducted is grounded is grounded on the principles of social exchange (SET), social cognitive theory (SCT), and conservation of resources theories (COR). These theories enabled us to com- prehend the indirect correlation between leader psychopathy and employee expediency. To validate our research, we surveyed three waves, collecting information from 282 hotel employees in Indonesia. The PLS-SEM technique was used to test the hypo- theses. The results demonstrated evidence that leader psycho- pathy had a positive direct and indirect effect on employee ex- pediency through organisational cynicism and moral disengage- ment. We make novel theoretical, empirical, and practical con- tributions by explaining why leader psychopathy affects em- ployee expediency. This study is one of the first to integrate leader psychopathy, organisational cynicism, moral disengage- ment, and employee expediency into a single theoretical model.

While an increasing number of studies provide important insights into media construction of old age, the structure of news sources is seldom examined. The latter is especially important in democratic societies, during election years, when people elect representatives who tackle older people's social problems. Using content analysis, we examined the source structure of news articles reporting on older people's problems in the Slovenian newspaper Delo in five sequential parliamentary election years from 2004 to 2018. The findings showed that news coverage was predominantly constructed by elite sources rarely including representatives of older people. This characteristic strengthens the surveillance function of Delo but undermines its role as a democratic forum. However, during the last three observed election years, Delo's news reporting showed signs of transitioning towards a more democratic forum, which holds potential for fostering older people's civic inclusion.

The reintegration of veterans into civil society after military experience presents a challenge for individuals and governments alike, with social ties and institutional support being key factors in facilitating this transition. To gain insight into how the Croatian Homeland War veterans coped with these challenges 30 years after the war, we conducted semi- -structured focus groups (N = 17). We explored how connected they feel to the different segments of society, such as their families, comrades, other Homeland War participants, and other citizens of Croatia and Europe, and the quality of communication with relevant institutions and decision- -makers. The findings attest to lasting feelings of cohesion among veterans who have shared their warpath and experiences, the importance of veteran organisations, and the supportive effect of their families. Corrupt policies, resulting in a hyperinflated number of declared veterans who haven't been subject to wartime experiences, hinder a broader connection between veterans. The institutions mainly provide adequate support.

Indonesia is one of the countries that faces numerous disasters, with the recent increase largely attributed to the worsening effects of climate change. This study aimed to map out the experiences and meanings of indigenous communities regarding disaster information literacy based on local wisdom in facing the threat of global climate change. This research uses an interpretive paradigm with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques comprised in-depth interviews, focused group discussions, and participatory observations. The results showed that the indigenous peoples have the capacity to maximise their cultural assets to reduce disaster risks. In disaster crisis situations, these indigenous communities use their local wisdom to strengthen their capacity to deal with various threats such as droughts and floods. Second, cultural aspects determine the preparedness of indigenous peoples to face various risks of climate change. Therefore, they build an understanding that one of the effective ways to mitigate disasters is to use culture-based local wisdom. They also perform traditional rituals as a form of prayer when the crisis intensifies.

This paper reviews the common motives and major impacts of sports sponsorships undertaken by sponsoring organisations. Following a systematic review of 72 relevant articles, seven key motives for engaging in sports sponsorship were identified. Marketing, customer retention, and brand equity emerged as the most frequently studied, while the sponsorship of emerging sports associations for brand promotion was the least examined. Regarding impacts on employees, findings from 28 articles indicated that high retention and brand identification were the most researched topics, with no studies addressing potential negative effects. The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting overlooked motives and effects of sports sponsorships. We recommend that future research focuses on the less-studied motives and investigates potential negative impacts on employees within sponsoring organisations.