Povezanost nepovoljnih životnih događaja u djetinjstvu s mentalnim zdravljem mladih

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and youth mental health
• Author: Helena Kukec
• Mentor: Linda Rajhvajn Bulat (mentor)
• Committee member: Linda Rajhvajn Bulat (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ines Rezo Bagarić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Lucija Vejmelka (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Theory and Methods of Social Work); (Social Work and Youth Issues); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2020-09-11, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities; Specific Areas of Social Work

Abstract

Fizičko, emocionalno i spolno zlostavljanje, emocionalno i tjelesno zanemarivanje, nasilje među partnerima, zlouporaba sredstava ovisnosti, član obitelji u zatvoru, psihopatološka odstupanja roditelja i ukućana te roditeljska odvojenost, odnosno razvod roditelja čine kategorije nepovoljnih životnih događaja u djetinjstvu. Iako nisu navedeni svi mogući nepovoljni događaji za djecu u njihovom djetinjstvu, mogu nam ukazati na stvarnost nekog djeteta.
Ovakvi događaji mogu dovesti do stvaranja toksičnog stresa kod djeteta koji može negativno djelovati na djetetov daljnji fizički i psihički razvoj. Istraživanja su pokazala kako mladi s iskustvom navedenih nepovoljnih događaja mogu imati manje samopoštovanje, razviti suicidalno ponašanje, depresiju, anksioznost ili pak početi zloupotrebljavati alkohol i drogu.
Kako bi se spriječile nepoželjne posljedice, osim primarne prevencije nepovoljnih životnih događaja u djetinjstvu, stručnjaci moraju raditi i s osobama koji imaju ovakva iskustva kako bi razvili otpornost. Nadalje, rad stručnjaka može se odnositi i na rad s obitelji u cjelini, rad na promjeni sustava i izgradnji potpornog sustava. Osim stručnjaka i zajednice, ključni su i mediji koji također mogu propagirati zdravo djetinjstvo i zdrave odnose u obitelji, kako bi se nepovoljni životni događaji u djetinjstvu spriječili.

Abstract (english)

Physical, emotional and sexual abuse, emotional and physical neglect, violence between partners, substance abuse, family members in prison, psychopathological deviations of parents and household members and parental separation/parental divorce are categories of adverse childhood experiences. Although not all possible adverse childhood experiences are listed, they can show us the reality of a child.
Such events can lead to the creation of toxic stress in the child which can negatively affect the child's further physical and mental development. Researches have shown that young people who experience these adverse events may have lower self-esteem, develop suicidal behavior, depression, anxiety, or begin to abuse alcohol and drugs.
In order to prevent undesirable consequences in addition to the primary prevention of adverse childhood experiences, professionals must also work with people who have such experiences to help them develop resilience. Furthermore, the work of experts can also refer to work with the family as a whole, changing the system and building a support system. In addition to professionals and the community, the media are also essential, as they can promote a healthy childhood and healthy family relationships to prevent these kind of adversities in childhood.

• Keywords: KLJUČNE RIJEČI: nepovoljni životni događaji u djetinjstvu; mentalno zdravlje; mladi
• Keywords (english): KEY WORDS: adverse childhood experiences; mental health; youth
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:332601
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2020-09-15 16:38:16