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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts played an important role for people while coping during lockdown and other severe social restrictions. This presentation introduces a work in progress, where the researcher conducts a self-observation of herself as an artist by constructing a brand personality through storytelling on social media. Data consisted of weekly YouTube videos during a 20-week period, followed with diary entries and self-reflections and reactions of followers (YouTube, Instagram and Facebook). Each ...

As the saying goes, it is difficult to live in a community without being influenced by it. Daily interaction with others is inevitable. Communicating with different people can be pleasant or it can lead to conflicts and tensions. In this text, we will address one aspect of communication - aggressive behavior. Do we often experience aggression from others or do we show it ourselves? How can we manage harmful behavior that can have negative and even destructive consequences? Aggression is an essential component of h...

The challenges of the last years have shown that the survival of non-governmental organizations depends on their ability to communicate and to be seen and heard by stakeholders and the general public. This paper describes the results of an exploratory qualitative research, whose main objective was to identify the methods of communication and promotion applied by non-governmental organizations in the social services sector and their implications. The research was carried out in the period 2021- 2023, on a number of...

The paper will focus on the phenomenon of artification [1] in the context of well-being of seniors. We will discuss various backgrounds, especially therapeutic ones, of using this natural human ability to make everyday life exceptional. We will look at how searching for artifacts and symbols in everyday life, isolating and moving an object from its original context, giving it a different role, character, unusual meaning, symbolic actions and activating metaphorical thinking based on symbols can affect human wellbe...

The digital transformation requires new knowledge and skills of police officers, thus the competences necessary for the usage of smart, innovative technologies become critical. It is important to ensure that these technologies are integrated into the security policy to effectively fight crime and to ensure the highest standards of respect for citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms. However, there is a lack of information on what competencies are necessary for the qualified usage of innovative technologies of ...

To tackle climate change, the European Union has set objectives of low-carbon energy transition and carbon-neutral society creation by 2050. The EU Member States should implement GHG emissions reduction targets through improved energy efficiency and use of the renewables. Digital technologies can help to accelerate this. The digitalization of the energy system is a policy priority and is linked to the European Green Deal and the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030. Lithuania supports EU ambition to achieve netzer...

The purpose of the study - to find out how a physical rehabilitation program affects the physical growth, level of training and visual clarity of children aged 9-10 years with myopia. In the article we use empirical research methods, sociological surveys, pedagogical experiment as well as analysis and generalisation of scientific literature on the issues of correction of physical development and physical fitness of visually impaired children. The assessment of changes in the condition of schoolchildren with myopia...

This work investigates autism through a sociological lens, emphasizing the need to understand and embrace neurodiversity in contemporary society. Exploring microsociological theories, the study highlights the significant impact of daily interactions and stigmatization on individuals with autism, focusing on how these experiences shape social identity. The paper evaluates traditional approaches that interpret autism in terms of deficiencies, promoting a perspective that values the individual experiences of autistic...

Couples, like individuals, are experiencing social acceptance or rejection during different stages of their relational life. In addition, intimate couples can benefit of the tangible and emotional support that they are likely to need, especially when confronted by stress. Social networks create both opportunities and constraints for people in terms of accessing and using resources in the process of forming and developing a romantic relationship. The study examines the role of personal first impressions and feedbac...

Propaganda was historically a neutral term used by playwrights in ancient Greece to describe the promotion of political and religious beliefs. In the 19th century, with the rise of the press, cinema, and radio, propaganda became a tool for shaping opinions and behaviours, often biased, misleading, or false, to promote specific agendas. In the early 20th century, especially in Europe, propaganda was employed by dictatorial regimes—Nazism, Fascism, and Communism—for building popular consensus and political repre...

The transition to the market economy and the recalibration of budgets, financial independency and the transfer of responsibility to the local level in the management of social work budgets have caused concerns for the rational spending of money intended for these activities. We are still very far from managing these budgets fairly and efficiently, but the direction is very clear: the money will be little and must be used efficiently. The health and economic crisis that followed should lead to efficiency in the fir...

The aim of this study was to research the relationship between depression, stress and some risky behaviors, i.e. the use of alcohol, marijuana and problematic Internet use (PIU) during the Covid-19 pandemic among students of the University of Zagreb. The research was conducted during July, 2022. The final sample consisted of 112 participants who met the criteria for inclusion in the sample, 97 were female, 13 male and 2 undetermined. The questionnaire consisted of The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (modified...

With the fall of the communist regime and Romania’s accession to the European Union, international migration of Romanians has increased. Romania is one of the countries with the most intense migration from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, significantly impacting both the Romanian society and destination countries. Although this social phenomenon has been studied from various perspectives, the present research aims to examine in depth the lives and experiences of those who have chosen to emigrate: the reasons fo...

The article addresses the critical role of sport in the development of social skills and its deep involvement in contemporary social agendas, highlighting its contribution to achieving a sustainable future. Through a detailed review of existing literature and case studies, the research highlights how sports activities promote cooperation, effective communication and mutual respect, vital skills in modern society. The report also looks at the impact of adapted and inclusive sports programs, which encourage the part...

The aim of our paper is to account for the changes that occurred during the Great Plague of London (1665) and the restrictions imposed by authorities, as recorded by (neo)classics such as Daniel Defoe in his Journal of the Plague Year (1722) and Samuel Pepys’s diary (1660-1669) which only came out in the 19th century. Furthermore, we purport to compare them to the most recent pandemic of our times, i.e., COVID 19, seen through the lenses of (post)modern Romanian authors (Jan Cornelius – Aventurile unui calator...

Today, in a world dominated by technology and rapid innovation, involving endusers in the development process of medical devices has become a priority. Surveys have become a relevant tool to obtain direct feedback from users, providing essential information about their needs and preferences. This study explores the impact of these surveys in the design of medical devices, highlighting the benefits of civic participation and community involvement in this process. Participation in surveys encourages people to reflec...

The study establishes the context of the armed conflict in Ukraine and the importance of understanding its impact on the Ukrainian refugee community (URC), exploring how digital technologies (such as social networks and online resources) have influenced the adaptation and recovery process of URC in Bra?ov. In this context, previous research on the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on Ukrainian communities was analyzed, identifying the role of digital and social technologies in the adaptation and recovery process ...

The article aims to identify and evaluate the impact of volunteering on the innovativeness of organizations providing social services (OPSS). The activities of these organizations depend on the political, cultural, and social factors of the country, as well as the changes brought by globalization. Thus, there is an ongoing discussion on how to better organize the activities of these institutions while providing social services. It is essential to apply innovative methods appropriately, considering the specificity ...

This literature review explores the current state of research on positive contributions and social support among families with children with disabilities in mainland China. Positive contributions refer to the beneficial impact on family dynamics and cohesion achieved through positive interactions with the child. International studies suggest that these contributions can enhance family happiness, while domestic research in China predominantly highlights negative aspects, such as the pressures these families encount...

The European Union’s Agenda 2023 underscores its robust commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. This agenda focuses on integrating the SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives, ensuring that economic, social, and environmental dimensions are addressed simultaneously. Social sustainability is a critical dimension of sustainable development that focuses on maintaining and improving the well-being of current and future genera...