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NEW POSSIBILITIES OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE 21ST CENTURY
No full textThe present study aims to map some critical aspects of social work in the 21st century, especially when participants in the old social assistance system are facing difficulties in the old system. Integration or reintegration of individuals back into society often becomes discriminatory. It is outdated and not accessible to everyone in need. This unresolved issue has been discussed as a large number of patients cannot be discharged from the hospital simply because they have nowhere to go or their home environment is unsatisfactory. Even the idea of providing comprehensive care to patients in a hospital setting is not possible. There are few professionals in hospitals. In the hospital, even if sufficient care is provided, the reintegration of the patients into the society or their families is not possible, which would mean the success of this therapy. This situation can be solved by using a multidisciplinary approach, as the biological, psychological, and social aspects must be considered to solve it. The study deal with the most important tasks in the context of social care in selected areas
NEW DIRECTIONS OF USING MUSIC THERAPY IN SOCIAL WORK
No full textThe innovative therapies that have existed for a long time in the field of social work globally are still not used in Slovakia to the extent that their visible benefits could be assessed. It is only at the stage of isolated activities of some enthusiastic social workers. Despite the emerging theoretical considerations about the possibilities of achieving better results in social care, there are some rigid opinions and professional “jealousy” on the part of some disciplines, especially medical, that social work has no competence as therapy. The study focuses on music therapy as a possible therapeutic direction in the social field. Even though it is mainly used in psychotherapy, there is also room for it in social work. The best argument to support this is the time factor because health professionals, psychologists, and psychiatrists can only devote a limited time to their clients, compared to a social worker, who is present all the time in the social services facility, even without waiting. An active or passive relationship with music can give an individual a comprehensive experience; therefore it is used as a therapy. The present study elaborates on the protocol for implementing music therapy in Slovakia. The results from the pilot study revealed that apart from utilisation of stress-relieving music, the knowledge about music therapy is shallow. It led to mapping the present status of music education and possibilities of using it as therapy. The introductory part of such studies requires theoretical preparation, a literature review and theoretical grounding of the topic
PERSONNEL LOYALTY, WORK-LIFE BALANCE DURING REMOTE WORK
No full textNowadays, loyalty is rooted in an employee’s commitment to the organisation and involvement in its activities and is described as a belief in organisational goals and values. However, when the Covid-19 pandemic overwhelmed not only Latvia but the whole world, it became crucial to find out how personnel felt at a time when their office to home (where before 2019, all the work-related stress was left behind) and when the world was restricted to homes. While working remotely from home instead of office, the work-life balance gets easily disturbed. The present study attempts to answer the following questions: What type of loyalty does predominate among employees working remotely? What factors affect the work-life balance of the employees during remote working? Is there any correlation between personnel loyalty and work-life balance during remote working? Findings of various studies on loyalty, work-life balance, types of remote work, and its advantages/disadvantages, with an emphasis on work-life balance during remote working, are summarised in this article. Two surveys were conducted for the study: a survey on loyalty to the organisation and a survey on work-life balance during remote working. The study involved 103 full-time employees from the manufacturing industry who performed their work remotely. Results of the study show that employees represent a vital resource, and remote working is one of the new forms of employment created by digitalisation that will steadily enter and take root in the labour market. The main problems highlighted by the results of the study includes the workload, which most directly affects the work-life balance and has been noted by 70% of the respondents; the lack of managers’ understanding; and employers’ negative attitude towards the staff absence. The results of the study highlight the need for more detailed research on remote working, and for development of guidelines or recommendations on promoting a work-life balance
THE HYMNONYM ‘SONG’ – A ROOT WORD IN BULGARIAN AND RUSSIAN PHRASEOLOGY
No full textThe present article deals with the hymnonym of ‘song’ as a root word in 17 phraseological microsemantic cores in Bulgarian and Russian languages, excerpted from many phraseological dictionaries and media texts. The taxonomic material,the basis for the semantic-syntactic analysis belongs to a wider phrase field – of real (full) phraseological units and non-real phraseological expressions. A comparison is between the phrases in the two languages, highlighting the common Slavic uses and differences, the specific expressions (direct, metaphorical, metonymic, and other uses of ‘song’), which are the linguistic picture of each ethnic phenotype. I analyze and categorise the phraseologisms on several grounds according to their syntactic structure (bi-element: A + S, V + S, S+ S; three-element: V + A + S, S + pr + S, V + Pron. + S; poly-element: V + A + c + A + S, V + pr + S + Pron, V + pr + S + A + S, V + comp. + A + S, pr + S + S + V)
OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
No full textIntroduction: The community pharmacy is the most accessible medical facility in the current healthcare system. Therefore, the expectations from pharmacists as the most accessible healthcare professionals are constantly rising. However, various studies indicate that pharmacists are subject to very high levels of occupational stress and professional burnout is common.
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges to the work organisation in pharmacies and demand for an adequate reorganisation. In addition, it forced pharmacists to quickly adapt to the new circumstances and requirements and further increased occupational stress.
Objective: To establish the level of occupational burnout among community pharmacists during COVID-19.
Materials and Methods: An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted among 127 pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Varna, Bulgaria. The study period was from March 2021 to October 2021. The questionnaire consisted of two parts; the first one was based on the specialised Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS) tool, assessing professional burnout in terms of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and personal accomplishment; the second one collected data about the demographic characteristics of the respondents, including their job position, pharmacy type (an independent pharmacy or a pharmacy chain) and information on specific problems during COVID-19.
Results: The identified mean values in the group of respondents were as follows: emotional exhaustion M=23.39 (SD 9,298), depersonalisation M=12.37 (SD 6,426), professional achievements M=31.25 (SD 7,531). The sample mean values that stood out were in the depersonalisation scale М=12.37, which is considered a high value. A statistically significant difference was found in the different age groups on the depersonalisation scale (F=3,957, p=0,022). There was a statistically significant difference between the arithmetic mean values for the age groups 25-40 years (M=13.75) and over 55 years (M=9.86).
Conclusion: Based on the statistical differences for depersonalisation among pharmacists in different age groups, it can be concluded that young pharmacists do not express empathy while providing pharmaceutical care services
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE REASONS FOR ITS ADOPTION IN THE COMPANIES
No full textSustainable development is all around us nowadays. Every day we are poured in with initiatives and information related to sustainable development. The world leaders talk about the green economy, circular economy, green deals, and sustainable development. However, what actually drives the companies to apply sustainable development principles in their business operations? Whether these are the different legislative requirements at the national and international level or the pure economic interest of the companies to earn additional income from their sustainable actions? The present paper highlights the key results of the project "International Business and Sustainable Practices" and attempts to summarize the motivations for the business to be sustainable. The research focuses on the three key dimensions of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) and the sustainable development practices of internationally operating companies. The main objectives of the study are to identify the major business environment factors influencing the implementation of sustainable practices by companies operating internationally and to analyze the best sustainable development practices. The present study is primarily desk research based on the review of existing literature for developing and promoting the concept of sustainability in everyday business practices. Research papers, projects, and reports of international organisations working for sustainable development are extensively reviewed. The study found that internal environment factors like managers’ attitude, employees, and financial benefits are the key motives for the organisations to apply sustainable development practices in their business operations. 
PARENTAL CONTROL OVER MEDIA CONSUMPTION IN SLOVAK FAMILIES
No full textIntroduction: A child’s upbringing begins with his/her birth as he/she gradually adapts to the current family habits and society, so that the child is prepared for all circumstances. From birth, a child perceives the warmth, the light, and the love of his/her mother. They also perceive the influence of the media, and it is, therefore, desirable to prepare children to use them correctly and safely. Children use several types of media as a source of information, entertainment, and leisure.
Objectives: The study aims to identify and analyse adolescents’ media consumption and to highlight parental control in Slovak families.
Methods: the data for the study is conducted with an online questionnaire focusing on media literacy and parental mediation, which is then distributed among the pupils in Slovakia.
Results: The study finds that boys spend most of their time on the computer or laptop, and the most common activity is playing games. Connecting to social networking sites for chatting is popular among girls. The use of mobile phones with internet access is common among both genders. Boys are found to have more restrictions on the time spent online and the content consumed. Age wise, media consumption of 11 and 12 year olds is restrictive. For older pupils, there is not much parental control.
Conclusion: Media literacy is important for families today. Parents must adapt to the digital age and equip their children to use online media responsibly. The study highlights the possibilities for family media education and draws attention to age and gender-wise differences in the parental control on media consumption of adolescents in Slovak families
THE ARCHITECTURE OF A STANDARDISED MATHEMATICAL CREATIVITY TEST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION
No full textThis paper aims to analyses the architecture of a longitudinal assessment tool used in a strategic project to develop mathematical creativity involving ex-ante, in itenere, and the ex-post assessment sessions.
This analysis envisages the curriculum vision of the creativity test, the teleological configuration, the types of competencies to achieve, and the operational objectives of the evaluation. The matrix explaining the operational objectives with the objectives of the creativity test, design, pretesting, and the statement of each item is discussed. The table explaining correspondence between items and the objectives of the scale are elaborated with the correction scheme and the grading scale. The difficulty and discrimination coefficient for each item are calculated, and the evaluation criteria of the overall qualities (objectivity, applicability, fidelity, and validity) is explained
A THREE GENERATIONAL STUDY OF PRODUCT PREFERENCE AND MOTIVATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHARING ECONOMY
No full textThe sharing economy is a trend that is catching the attention of people and companies all over the world. It is expected to replace the traditional model of buying and selling into sharing. However, there is a lack of literature focusing on the relationship between motivational factors and the attitudes of different generations towards the sharing economy and on the type of products different generations are willing to share in a sharing economy. This paper aims to fill this knowledge gap and examine these relevant variables together. With a sample size of 741, the study focuses on the three generations: X, Y, and Z. It was conducted from December 2021 to March 2022. The non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the collected data. The results of the study revealed that the respondents from different generations are willing to share different assets. Except for only two asset groups, the willingness to share these assets does not depend on the generation of the respondents. The research also indicated that the respondents across different generation have the same motivating factors for participation in the sharing economy. The findings of the study offer valuable insights for the platforms facilitating sharing of unused assets. It will help them to target their marketing communications effectively. Simultaneously, these findings will enhance the theoretical knowledge about the sharing economy with factual information that links it to marketing, as marketing literature concerning the sharing economy is still in its infancy
INDICATIONS FOR DANCE THERAPY IN SOCIAL WORK
No full textThe present study analyses the therapeutic use of dance in social work, particularly the possibilities of using Argentine tango. Through dance, contacts are made, communication happens, and feelings are shared. It is wrong to perceive dancing as fun rather than one of the vital human needs. Dance is one of the binding forces holding people together that, despite all the differences, can prevent society from falling apart. Dance has the power of overcoming what otherwise is difficult; even without using drugs, it can reduce anxiety. The rediscovery of dance, the use of dance movements, and music in social work brings new possibilities. However, these possibilities depend upon certain skills and the broader perspective of a dance therapist. The research aims to summarise and synthesise information from various sources, especially from the medical field. The study focuses on the possible indication of dance therapy, and it’s elements that could draw more attention to this hitherto unexplored therapy. It is also the pioneering research in this area