Child and Family in Contemporary Society

21/01/2025

[SECOND ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL]

The second issue of the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society was published.

The articles are available at the following link:➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/issue/view/1387 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/broj/25317.

07/01/2025

[LOOK INTO 2050 - THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN]

The following link provides access to the UNICEF report on the future of children in 2050: https://bit.ly/4fOKgcY. The report highlights 'megatrends' related to demography, climate change, and technological progress.

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02/01/2025

[CALL FOR PAPERS]

Special Issue - School Violence ➡️ deadline for manuscript submission: ‼️ 15 February 2025

[CFCS – SPECIAL ISSUE 2025 – SCHOOL VIOLENCE - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS]

School violence is a growing problem in contemporary society, which has far-reaching consequences for children. School violence results by the violation of numerous children's rights guaranteed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - first of all, it is against the provision on the prohibition of all forms of violence. However, this topic opens up many other (interdisciplinary) issues, such as responsibility for protecting children from violence, the role of schools and their employees, preventive approach, (psychosocial) consequences of school violence in relation to children, sanctioning of perpetrators, and violence in the digital environment.

Therefore, we invite all those interested who deal with these topics from various fields to contribute to the (interdisciplinary) discussion about school violence with their contribution in a special issue of the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

We would also like to point out that the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society is indexed in ‼ HeinOnline.

More information below.⤵

25/12/2024

Happy holidays! 🎄⭐️

22/12/2024

[RESEARCH ETHICS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES]

An important aspect of scientific work and research are ethical principles. The following link provides Guidelines for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities of the National Committee for Research Ethics in Science and Technology (NENT): https://bit.ly/407yYw6.

10/12/2024

[HUMAN RIGHTS DAY]

Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December, when the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948. Human Rights Day aims to highlight the importance of protecting human rights, especially in a complex and challenging environment when society faces numerous challenges.

The theme of Human Rights Day 2024 is "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now". In this way, human rights stand out as a solution, and at the same time, it is a call to recognize their relevance in everyday life. Talking about human rights, we should not forget that numerous human rights are linked to the family and family life, as a fundamental social unit.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link:➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

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03/12/2024

[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES]

3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of protecting and including persons with disabilities in all segments of society.

The central theme of this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities is "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future". In this way, the active inclusion of people with disabilities in the shaping of their daily lives is highlighted, which is in accordance with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy from 2019, as well as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

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25/11/2024

[INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN]

In memory of the Marabal sisters who were killed in their fight for democracy and women's rights in the Dominican Republic, 25 November is marked as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Violence against women is one of the most pressing global problems – one in three women has been exposed to some form of violence at least once in their lives. According to international statistics, every 10 minutes a woman is killed as a result of violence.

25 November marks the beginning of the UNiTE Campaign (16 days of activism), which ends on 10 December, International Human Rights Day. The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of combating violence against women.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day.

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20/11/2024

[WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY]

World Children's Day is celebrated as a commemoration of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. Today, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most important international document for the protection of children's rights, which recognizes children as active legal subjects.

The theme of World Children's Day 2024 is "Listen to the Future". In this way, the importance of actively listening to children, their visions of the future, and the promotion of the right to participation, especially the expression of opinions about the world in which they live, is emphasized. Children need to be listened to not only in public but also in a private, family environment.

In a complex social environment that faces numerous challenges, from wars to climate change, it is necessary to protect children's rights taking into account their comprehensiveness and universality. The "voice of the child" stands out specially.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link:➡️https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day/messages

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16/11/2024

[INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE]

The General Assembly of the United Nations (51/95) declared 16 November as the International Day for Tolerance. The Resolution is based on the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance adopted by UNESCO Member States.

According to the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance (Art. 1/1.1) - „Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. It is fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience and belief. Tolerance is harmony in difference. It is not only a moral duty, it is also a political and legal requirement. Tolerance, the virtue that makes peace possible, contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of peace.“

The social dimension of tolerance, in relation to the family, stands out in particular (Art. 3/3.2) – „Tolerance is necessary between individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. (…)“

New forms of family and social changes in modern society justifiably point to the importance of tolerance and respect for diversity.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link:➡️https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/tolerance

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28/10/2024

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024), an article by Gordana Horvat, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant, was published under the title „The Sustainable Development Goals and the Application of the Life Cycle Approach in the Implementation of Social Protection for Families in Crises“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The Sustainable Development Goals (hereinafter: SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to end poverty, ensure social inclusion, and protect the environment. Leading social protection programs anchored in Croatia’s policy framework represent an important strategy that has the potential to reduce poverty and inequality and protect people from the risks they face. In addition, social protection aims to promote the development of human capital and support economic growth, which are important measures of the SDGs. However, a narrow conceptualization of poverty without taking into account the dynamics of poverty across the life course and local forces poses a challenge for implementation. The presented case study from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the literature, provide support for examining the challenges in the implementation of social protection programs and their impact on the Sustainable Development Goals in crisis situations in society, especially in the domain of family protection. (…)“

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/461494 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/31284.



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24/10/2024

[UNITED NATIONS DAY]

On 24 October 1945, the Charter of the United Nations entered into force, and that day is celebrated as United Nations Day. In addition to guaranteeing peace, the United Nations also ensures the protection of fundamental human rights and social equality. In this sense, the protection of the rights of children and persons with disabilities through the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) is particularly noteworthy.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link:
➡ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

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15/10/2024

[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN]

International Day of Rural Women further highlights the importance of women's equality, as well as their role in the fight against contemporary challenges such as climate change and poverty.

According to the UN, rural women have less access to numerous resources. However, the important role of rural women in the fight against climate change is highlighted, and taking into account this important role, their more active involvement in decision-making and advocacy of equality with men is encouraged.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/rural-women-day

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10/10/2024

[WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY]

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October to raise awareness about the problems and importance of mental health protection. Special attention should be paid to the protection of children's mental health since half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14, and most of them are not responded to in time. The problems of discrimination and misunderstanding related to mental health stand out in particular.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://uni.cf/4f03so3

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09/10/2024

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024), an article by Silvija Ručević, Ph.D., Full Professor, was published under the title „The Interplay Between Vocabulary, Peer Relationship Problems and Aggressive Behaviour in Boys with Conduct Disorders and Boys from the General Population“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The aim of this study was to compare the vocabulary of boys with behavioral disorders (N = 34; age range: 10-13 years) and boys from the general population (N = 34; age range: 10-13 years), as well as examine the relationship between vocabulary and aggressive behavior and problems in their relationships with peers. Parents and caregivers assessed the child’s aggressive behavior and problems in relationships with peers, while data on the child’s vocabulary, cognitive abilities, and executive functions (working memory) were collected using a standardized intelligence test. (…)“

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/461500 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/31500.



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03/10/2024

[CFCS – SPECIAL ISSUE 2025 – SCHOOL VIOLENCE - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS]

School violence is a growing problem in contemporary society, which has far-reaching consequences for children. School violence results by the violation of numerous children's rights guaranteed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - first of all, it is against the provision on the prohibition of all forms of violence. However, this topic opens up many other (interdisciplinary) issues, such as responsibility for protecting children from violence, the role of schools and their employees, preventive approach, (psychosocial) consequences of school violence in relation to children, sanctioning of perpetrators, and violence in the digital environment.

Therefore, we invite all those interested who deal with these topics from various fields to contribute to the (interdisciplinary) discussion about school violence with their contribution in a special issue of the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

We would also like to point out that the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society is indexed in ‼ HeinOnline.

More information below.⤵

01/10/2024

[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS]

The International Day of the Elderly indicates the increasing aging of the population and thus the importance of a dignified old age for every individual. This is also confirmed by that the number of people over 65 in 2050 would be 1.6 billion. In addition, life expectancy today exceeds 75 years.

The central theme of this year's International Day of Older Persons is "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide", which points to the importance of adequate social and health care for older persons. Elderly people are members of our families, so it is necessary to provide them with special care and attention, guided by the principle of solidarity.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day

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16/09/2024

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024), an article by Branka Rešetar, Ph.D., Full Professor, and Nataša Lucić, Ph.D., Associate Professor, was published under the title „The Child's Right to be Heard in Law and Social Work“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The right of the child, pursuant to Art. 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, guarantees every child capable of forming her or his own opinion the right to be heard in matters that concern them. It is actualized in all areas of the child’s life, in the family, school, health system, different types of procedures (family, criminal, civil, legal), in the community, as well as on the national and international level. The European Court of Human Rights also protects the child’s right to be heard by continuously developing case law that protects the child’s participatory rights. The child’s right to be heard is directly incorporated into social work as a profession based on the principles of respect for human rights, including children’s rights, as well as the principle of user participation. (…)“

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/461499 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/30470.



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