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Ana Komlenić a, Andjela Keljanovic b

a
Zavod Za Zdravstvenu Zaštitu Radnika Železnice Srbije
b
Univerzitet u Prištini sa privremenim sedištem u Kosovskoj Mitrovici, odsek za
psihologiju
Email: okianna@gmail.com

Kada zdravlje nije samo u našim rukama: stav prema pandemiji

Covid-19, prema radu na daljinu i učestalost simptoma
poremecćaja psiho-fizičkog zdravlja
Pandemija izazvana korona virusom (COVID-19) postavila je zahtev pred čitavo
čovečanstvo da se, uz kontrolu širenja infekcije, ulože dodatni napori kako bi se život
nastavio, uključujući i prilagođavanje u svetu rada i u obrazovanju. Cilj našeg
istraživanja bio je da se ispita stav prema pandemiji kao i da li je stav prema radu i
učenju na daljinu povezan sa učestalošću simptoma poremećaja psiho-fizičkog
zdravlja. Prigodan uzorak čini 240 ispitanika (143 ispitanika iz opšte populazije i 97 iz
populacije studenata), oba pola, prosečne starosti od 40 godina kod ispitanika iz
opšte populacije i 23 godine kod studenata. Podaci su prikupljeni anonimno,
primenom google forme na čitavoj teritoriji Srbije. Rezultati pokazuju da 45%
ispitanika iz opšte populacije iskazuje pojačanu zabrinutost, a 27 % i preplašenost od
moguće infekcije korona virusom. Kada je reč o studentima, njih 44% je pojačano
zabirnuto, a 23% je preplašeno od moguće infekcije. Od ukupnog uzorka 73%
ispitanika smatra da je redovan način rada prihvatljiviji nego onlajn, dok 70,1%
studenata nalazi da je redovan način studiranja bolji nego online. Za potrebe
istraživanja korišćene su Skala psihofizičkog zdravlja (Majstorović, 2011), skala
Socijalne distance, pojedinačni ajtem skale Percepcije rizika po zdravlje. Kada je reč
o zdravlju, utvrđeno je da studenti, u odnosu na opštu populaciju izveštavaju o
značajno više simptoma poremećaja psiho-fizičkog zdravlja, t (237) =-2.077, p = .039)
kao i da pojačana briga od moguće zaraze prognozira viši nivo socijalne distance
(izbegavanja kontakata sa prijateljima i porodicom) r =(240) = -.207, p < 0,01 Iako
pojačano zabrinuti ili preplašeni za svoje zdravlje, nisu nađene značajne razlike u
učestalosti simptomima poremećaja psiho-fizičkog zdravlja kod onih studenata koji
prepoznaju prednosti u online studiranju u odnosu na one koji ne vide prednosti u
ovakvom modelu studiranja t (91)=.147, p=.883.

Zaključeno je da usled COVID-19 pandemije ispitanici iz opšte i studentske populacije

dele visok nivo zabrinutosti i straha za svoje zdravlje kao i to da studenti, i pored
rizika od zaražavanja, preferiraju standardnu nastavu u odnosu na on-line. Ovakav

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stav studenata prema nastavi na daljinu nije povezan sa eventualnim narušavanjem

njihovog psiho-fizičkog zdravlja nego odražava uverenje generisano drugim
faktorima.

Ključne reči: Pandemija Covid 19, psiho-fizičko zdravlje, studenti, rad na daljinu,
učenje na daljinu

When health is not only in our hands: the attitude towards Covid-
19 pandemic, regarding of teleworking and the frequency of
psycho-physical health disorders symptoms.
The corona virus pandemic (COVID-19) has posed a demand to all of humanity, in
addition of control the spread of the infection, to make complementary efforts to
continue life, including adaptation in the world of work and education. The aim of
our study was to examine the attitude towards the pandemic as well as whether the
attitude towards work and online teaching and learning is related to the frequency
of symptoms of psycho-physical health disorders. The study included 240
respondents (143 respondents from the general population and 97 from the student
population), both sexes, with an average age of 40 years in respondents from the
general population and 23 years in students. The data were collected anonymously,
using the Google form on the entire territory of Serbia. The results show that 45% of
respondents from the general population express increased concern, and 27% are
frightened of a possible corona virus infection. When it comes to students, 44% of
them are increasingly anxious, and 23% are scared of a possible infection. Of the total
sample, 73% of respondents believe that the regular way of working is more
acceptable than online, while 70.1% of students find that the regular way of studying
is better than online .The Psychophysical Health Scale (Majstorović, 2011), the Social
Distance (Physical Distance) scale, and the single item of Health Risk Perception
scale were used for research purposes. When it comes to health, it was found that
students, compared to the general population, report significantly more symptoms
of psycho-physical health disorders t (237) =-2.077, p = .039) and that increased
concern of possible infection predicts higher level of social distance (avoiding
contact with friends and family) r =(240) = -.207, p < 0,01. Although they are
increasingly worried or frightened about their health, no significant differences
were found in the frequency of symptoms of psycho-physical health disorders in
those students who recognize an advantage in online study compared to those who
do not see an advantage in online model of study t (91)=.147, p=.883. It was
concluded that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respondents from the general and
student population share a high level of concern and fear for their health and that

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students, despite the risk of infection, prefer standard classes over online. This
attitude of students towards distance learning is not related to the possible
deterioration of their psycho-physical health, but reflects the belief generated by
other factors.

Keywords: Covid 19 pandemic, psycho-physical health, students, distance work,

distance learning

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Maja Ćurić Dražić a, Ivana B. Petrović b, Milica Vukelić b
a
Faculty of Media and Communications, Belgrade; University of Belgrade, Faculty of
Philosophy, Department of Psychology
b
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology
Email: maja.curic@live.com

Career shocks for employees in Serbia during COVID-19 pandemic

Career shocks are stressful events that could have a significant impact on personal
career trajectory. By challenging the idea of a career as a completely self-
manageable process, the topic of career shocks represents a distinct revitalization
of social context within the research of employees’ career paths. It has already been
noted in the literature that COVID-19 pandemic brought various career
consequences. The aim of this qualitative study was to examine the career shocks
of employees in Serbia during COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. to explore which events
employees experienced as career shocks (in relation to previously given definition).
The sample included 53 employees (66% women) from different industries. Data was
collected in June 2020. Respondents were asked to list and briefly describe an event
that was a career shock for them. Participants also evaluated a shock as a positive
or negative one. Data were analyzed by using Gioia methodology. Data coding
process was distributed into three levels: the first level categories based on the
employees’ answers, the second level topics (aggregated categories) and third level
dimensions (aggregated topics). At the first level of analysis, the following
categories were listed: new business offer, job loss, new associates; returning to the
system of formal education, further formal training; getting married, birth of a child,
family relocation. Based on the listed categories, on the second level, the following
themes were assembled: changes related to work, return to the world of education
and family circumstances. The continuation of education was perceived as a career
shock as for employees the return to the world of education brings considerable

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