Naslov
SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND DEPRESSION AT THE TIME OF THE GREAT REFUGEE CRISIS ; EUROPEAN CONTEXT Social competence self-assesment of patientes diagnosed with depression

Autori
Vranko, Mirta ; Velimirović, Irena ; Ferić, Martina ; Brečić, Petrana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Izvornik
Sustainable prevention in a changing world / European Society for Prevention Research , EUSPR - Berlin : European Society for Prevention Research, 2016, 49-49

Skup
7th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting

Mjesto i datum
Berlin, Njemačka, 31.10.2016. - 02.11.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
social competence, depression, great refugee crisis

Sažetak
Social competence self-assessment of patients diagnosed with depression Social competence is part of emotional intelligence that refers to the effective functioning in the social context (Stump et al., 2010). Social context plays a very important aspect of the process of understanding the relationship between social competence and depression in the time of major changes that are affecting Europe, such as a large refugee crisis that has repercussions on most of the European countries and their politics. Social competence offers a framework to understand some protective factors in times of such a huge changes. Despite the great diversity among the different groups, common themes emerge regarding these people’s efforts to adapt to the new environment and society. Levels of psychological stress are high among both native and immigrant population, and people are becoming even more vulnerable (Fong, 2004). In this context, it is interesting to reflect on those suffering from depression that actively participates in different social contexts and forms a part of urban culture. The aim of this paper is to observe and evaluate the social competence of patients diagnosed with depression taking into account their views and perceptions of their own social competence. The study included 100 participants, who were hospitalized at University Psychiatric Hospital Vrapče at the time of the survey. Considering the results of our research we can conclude that the individualization of treatment programs can strengthen the level of social functioning of patients. Strengthening of social competence and individualization of treatment and adaption programs can be viewed as a protective factor and a necessary part of the process of prevention of depression relapse among native, immigrant, and refugee population.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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