Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Dunja Poleti Ćosić Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Sociology and Social Research, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Round Table: “Exploring society during the pandemic – methodological aspects of research”. What the Coronavirus pandemic has taught us? Publication-Status: Published Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 141-147 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.59954/stnv.482 File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/482 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/482/472 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:482 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Suzana Lović Obradović Author-Workplace-Name: Geographical institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA Author-Name: Hamidreza Rabiei-Dastjerdi Author-Workplace-Name: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Career-FIT Author-Name: Stefana Matović Author-Workplace-Name: Geographical institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA Title: A population-based spatio-temporal analysis of the early COVID-19 dynamic in Serbia Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic escalated in almost all parts of the world over a very short period of time. The speed of the spread was determined by the degree of mobility of the population, while the risk of severe illness or death depended on the population’s demographic characteristics, population health status, and the capacity of the health system to treat patients. This paper aims to assess spatio-temporal patterns of patients with COVID-19 in Serbia at the early stage and whether these patterns are linked to valid public health measures that were enforced during this period. The study adopted the local Moran’s index to identify the spatial grouping of the number of infected at a municipality level and joinpoint regression analysis to identify whether and when statistically significant changes occurred to the number of infected by gender and age groups, and to the number of deaths in the entire population. The results show the polarisation of the spatial grouping of the number of infected. Considering the change in the trend in the number of infected between genders, no significant difference was noticeable. When the age-gender categories of infected were examined, the differences became more significant. In addition, changes in the trend were associated with the tightening or loosening of public health measures. Keywords: COVID-19; local Moran’s index; Joinpoint regression analysis; gender-age differences; Serbia Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 1-17 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV2201001L File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/486 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/486/469 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:486 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mirjana Rašević Author-Workplace-Name: Centre for Demographic Research, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade (Serbia) Author-Name: Katarina Sedlecky Author-Workplace-Name: Republic Family Planning Centre, Institute for Mother and Child Health Care, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies in Serbia Publication-Status: Published Abstract: Infertility is a significant challenge, both on individual and macro levels. The overall aim of this paper is to contribute to better understanding infertility in Serbia by analysing relevant policies and programmes, data on the epidemiology of infertility, health services, and research findings. The investigation is grounded in the action research methodology, which is built on a shared process of reflection between researchers and participants on selected data and documents. The legal framework reflects modern approaches to a number of challenges in this area. Since the end of 2006, the Republic Health Insurance Fund (RHIF) has been financing the National Infertility Treatment Program with biomedically assisted reproduction (BMAR) procedures. The data on the epidemiology of infertility is not sufficiently addressed in health statistics and representative research. The quality of infertility treatment in Serbia is on par with developed countries, but it doesn’t include the donation of reproductive cells and surrogacy. There is also a lack of research on various aspects of infertility in Serbia from the perspective of different scientific disciplines. It is also hard to understand why, despite considerable possibilities for individual solutions to the problem of infertility in Serbia, the share of children born from BMAR procedures is relatively low. Keywords: infertility; assisted reproductive technologies; action research methodology; epidemiology of infertility; Serbia Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 19-36 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV220418002R File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/477 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/477/467 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:477 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ivana Magdalenić Author-Workplace-Name: Centre for Demographic Research, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Mirjana Rašević, Gordana Bjelobrk: "Work and family reconciliation (employers and employed parents)" Publication-Status: Published Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 149-153 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.59954/stnv.481 File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/481 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/481/473 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:481 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Biljana Radivojević Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Author-Name: Nataša Pavlović Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Author-Name: Biljana Jovanović Gavrilović Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Author-Name: Mirjana Gligorić Matić Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: The effect of sociodemographic characteristics on the self-evaluation of health among the population in Serbia Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This paper analyses the impacts of various demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on the way Serbian people assess their own health. Marital status, education level, and occupation were analysed using the three-way ANOVA statistical method. The results of the statistical analysis show that each of the selected features significantly affects the subjective experience of health conditions. Regarding marital status, unmarried people assessed their health status most favourably. In terms of education, a better perception of health was observed in people with higher levels of education. And considering gender, only marital status had an impact on the self-assessment of health in both sexes. For men, education had an impact, whereas for women, it was the type of occupation. The specificity in perception of one's own health in the elderly population of Serbia (above 60 years old) is reflected in the fact that occupation was the only factor that influenced the subjective experience of health status. Keywords: sociodemographic characteristics; self-assessment of health; population of Serbia; three-way ANOVA Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 37-51 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV2201037R File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/471 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/471/470 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:471 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Marko Galjak Author-Workplace-Name: Association of Demographers of Serbia, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Ivan Marinković: "Demographic analysis of the impact of health care and public health on mortality trends in the population of Serbia" Publication-Status: Published Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 155-158 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.59954/stnv.478 File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/478 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/478/476 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:478 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ivan Marinković Author-Workplace-Name: Centre for Demographic Research, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: The effect of avoidable mortality on life expectancy in Serbia, 2010-2019 Publication-Status: Published Abstract: Avoidable mortality is defined as death that could have been avoided by adequate and timely healthcare and public health and prevention measures. The method measures the efficiency of the health system by quantifying premature deaths (0-74) from certain causes. The analysis of avoidable mortality in Serbia, including both amenable and preventable mortality, covers the period from 2010 to 2019. The results for Serbia have shown that the contribution of specific mortality rates by age is mostly positive and that in the second decade of the 21st century, we can see a trend of increasing life expectancy (LE). The decomposition of life expectancy by age groups, sex, and cause of death showed that most positive contributions relate to the reduction of avoidable mortality (about 70%). Observed by gender, the reduction in avoidable mortality rates is higher in men, especially in middle-aged people, where gains in LE are over 80%. In women, the share of avoidable mortality by age in changes in LE is usually around 70%. Avoidable mortality rates in Serbia remain relatively high compared to the rest of Europe, but there is a positive shift. The fact that the probability of avoidable mortality in the male population at birth in Serbia is about 30% (18% for women) shows that there is much room for improvement. With the hypothetical elimination of avoidable mortality, the increase in LE in men could be 6.3 years, and in women 3.9. Amenable and preventable mortality rates are always higher in the male population, but the reduction in standardised values is more intense in men in Serbia. Standardised preventable mortality rates have been declining faster than standardised amenable mortality rates in Serbia. Since the male population is significantly more burdened with preventable causes of death, the possibility of reduction is higher. Diseases and conditions that can be prevented by adequate healthcare showed a steady decrease in mortality rates by sex in the observed period, while the main difference observed in avoidable mortality is the result of a greater shift in preventable mortality in men. The most significant positive trend in the reduction of avoidable mortality is in cardiovascular diseases and violent deaths. At the beginning of the observed period, cardiovascular diseases had a higher share than cancer, but 10 years later the situation changed, and cancer became the most significant cause of avoidable mortality in Serbia, with an increasing trend. Malignant neoplasm of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs is the most common disease that can be avoided, while ischemic heart disease is in second place. Data from the 10-year period (2010 to 2019) show that respiratory diseases, infectious and contagious diseases, and addiction have a clear growth trend, as does cancer. The most significant positive trend in the reduction of avoidable mortality is in cardiovascular diseases and violent death. Diseases that can be treated and prevented by lifestyle changes and regular check-ups can significantly extend life expectancy in Serbia. Investing in the healthcare system pays off many times over because the costs of treating an individual are reduced in the long run, and that person can potentially contribute more to the community in good health over the years. Keywords: mortality; life expectancy; avoidable mortality; decomposition; Serbia Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 53-68 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV220403001M File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/474 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/474/466 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:474 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vera Gligorijević Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Author-Name: Damjan Bakić Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: The decline of educational hypergamy in the former Yugoslav republics Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This paper examines marital market preferences and opportunities, given the gender asymmetry of education and the limited supply of equally educated partners (especially in the higher education segment), and explores selection patterns resulting from new composite changes for at-risk populations entering into a marriage. Specifically, we are researching mixed marriages by education and changes in the patterns of that selection in the former Yugoslav republics. The assessment of the impact of changes in educational characteristics by gender on patterns of marital pairing and the reduction of the level of educational hypergamy was performed by analysing the movement of F-index and H-index values from 1970 to 2020 and their correlation coefficient. The results showed that educational hypergamy is declining in all countries and that the decline in hypergamy is positively associated with the predominance of women among highly educated individuals. Keywords: marriage; education; educational hypergamy; marriage market; former Yugoslav republics Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 69-96 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV2201069G File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/476 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/476/471 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:476 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Inna Shapovalova Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, BelGU, Belgorod (Russian Federation) Author-Name: Sergey Dmitrievič Lebedev Author-Workplace-Name: Institute of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, BelGU, Belgorod (Russian Federation) Author-Name: Mirko Blagojević Author-Workplace-Name: Centre for Sociological and Anthropological Research, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Religious xenophobia in the everyday consciousness of Russian progressive youth: risk assessment Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This article is devoted to the sociological analysis of the attitudes of religious xenophobia among the most socially and culturally developed part of modern Russian youth, represented by students. The research discourse is formed at the intersection of the problems of “risk society”, revitalisation of religion, and xenophobia. The main purpose of the study is to obtain a reflexive assessment of the religious characteristics of Russian students in terms of xenophobic reactions, discrimination, and violations of citizens’ rights on religious grounds. The method of data collection was a mass survey of Russian students from one of the regions of the Russian Federation. It was revealed that at least 20% of students find some extremist practices around them. The internet is the leading platform for xenophobic and extremist antisocial practices. In the environment that young people observe, religious xenophobia has a much larger scope than it would seem, and the “isthmus” that brings it into a position of extremism is much narrower than it appears at first glance. The lack of understanding of the continuity between the phenomena of xenophobia and extremism constricts the area of management of the situation and creates the possibility of critical risks of conflicts with destructive consequences. Keywords: religious xenophobia; religious extremism; youth self-reflection; social attitudes; students Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 97-115 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV2201097S File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/457 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/457/475 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:457 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jelena Predojević-Despić Author-Workplace-Name: Center for Demographic Research, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade (Serbia) Title: Transnational competences and cultural capital: the experiences of two groups of highly educated returnees to Serbia Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The aim of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the transnational competencies and cultural capital of migrants, as well as the mechanism of their transfer after returning to their countries of origin, based on Bourdieu’s conception of cultural capital. Using the example of two groups of highly educated returnees to Serbia – scientists and artists – the paper analyses the possibilities of the reproduction of cultural capital in a new, transnational context, between countries of origin and destination, as well as processes of transformation and the creation of new forms of cultural capital.Returning to Serbia was a transnational experience for a large number of respondents. This process was gradual, despite their expressed desire to return to live and work in Serbia. In some cases, it lasted for years, or the respondents were professionally present in both communities at the same time. Establishing themselves in several different societies enabled the respondents to open new transnational fields in which cultural capital was transformed and upgraded. This significantly helped them to better understand the differences in the functioning of the society of origin and destination, as well as to develop innovative opportunities to apply better communication and/or transfer knowledge and skills between the two settings. New forms of cultural capital have helped a large number of respondents come to the realisation that getting to know new cultures and improving communication with them brings new qualities and opportunities for global positioning in a professional sense. They also influence the formation of new life aspirations and missions that can spread new cultural practices that are relevant to the wider community. The results of the research show that the two observed groups of highly skilled returnees differ somewhat in the way they have access to institutional support in the process of transferring cultural capital. Artists, especially if they work as freelancers upon their return to Serbia, have a significantly lower opportunity to use institutional support than researchers in science and teaching staff in tertiary education institutions. In that sense, they rely more on social capital, i.e. informal migrant networks, and in that way they look for ways to transform their cultural capital into economic capital. On the other hand, scientific institutes and universities have a relatively high degree of academic engagement and cooperation at both the national and international levels. Therefore, they possess elements of the transnational social field, that is, they represent multiple intertwined networks of professional and social relations through which scientists have the opportunity to exchange, organise, and transform ideas, practices, and resources. Although these processes take place in an uneven way, especially in the transnational context, they provide an opportunity to develop cosmopolitan, transnational cultural capital through the interaction of different types of competencies, which can be transformed into other forms of capital. Finally, it should be noted that the conclusions of this empirical research are based on a non-representative sample and cannot be generalised. Keywords: highly educated migrants; return migration; cultural capital; transnational competences Journal: Stanovnistvo Pages: 117-138 Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Year: 2022 Month: July DOI: 10.2298/STNV2201117P File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/view/480 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://stnv.idn.org.rs/STNV/article/download/480/474 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eto:stanov:v:60:y:2022:i:1:id:480