Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Kurtovic, Ana"

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Contribution to Family, Friends, School, and Community Is Associated With Fewer Depression Symptoms in Adolescents - Mediated by Self-Regulation and Academic Performance

Kurtovic, Ana; Vrdoljak, Gabrijela; Hirnstein, Marina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

The tendency to get involved in helping one’s family, friends, school, and community has many potential benefits such as greater compassion, concern for others, and social responsibility. Research interest in the benefits ...
Gender and educational stage moderate the effects of developmental assets on risk behaviours in youth

Vrdoljak, Gabrijela; Kurtovic, Ana; Babic Cikes, Ana; Hirnstein, Marina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)

Developmental assets describe sources of individuals’ experiences and supports that impact their developmental outcomes. Internal assets comprise youth skills, competencies, and self-perception, while external assets include ...
Positive Youth Development and Depression: An Examination of Gender Differences in Croatia and Spain

Gomez-Baya, Diego; Babic Cikes, Ana; Hirnstein, Marina; Kurtovic, Ana; Vrdoljak, Gabrijela; Wiium, Nora (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)

Depression is a major public health issue and the literature has consistently showed that the rates of depression increase dramatically during youth transition to adulthood, and gender differences merge in this period. ...