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Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nikitović, Tijana; Vuletić, Teodora; Ignjatović, Natalija; Grujić, Kristina; Ninković, Milica G.; Krnjaić, Zora; Krstić, Ksenija

(2023)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikitović, Tijana
AU  - Vuletić, Teodora
AU  - Ignjatović, Natalija
AU  - Grujić, Kristina
AU  - Ninković, Milica G.
AU  - Krnjaić, Zora
AU  - Krstić, Ksenija
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4586
AB  - Purpose
The present study employed a narrative approach in order to explore how young people constructed meanings regarding their sense of self in the context of COVID-19 experiences. Adolescents have been identified as a particularly vulnerable group, as the developmental challenges they face are superimposed and amplified by the accidental crisis caused by the pandemic.
Methods
An in-depth narrative analysis was conducted on written accounts of 13 females aged 17–23 years from Serbia. We selected these narratives from a larger sample of 70 responses (M = 20.1; SD = 2.9; 85.7% female) collected via an online form. We used reflexive thematic analysis as a tool for the selection process of the narratives subjected to in-depth narrative analysis.
Results
Young people told stories that differ significantly in coherence, affective tone, personal agency, and depth of self-exploration. Narrative analysis of the selected accounts identified three distinct types of stories: (1) crisis as an opportunity for personal growth, (2) crisis as a risk for the sense of self, and (3) crisis as inner turmoil.
Discussion
Narrative analysis enabled us to recognize three distinct processes of youth meaning-making related to the sense of self in times of crisis, all reflecting a significant impact on their core developmental task. Personal narratives served different functions; for some, the pandemic was framed as a challenge one could grow from, while others were left devastated or overwhelmed. Narrative coherence reflected youths' capacities for integrating experiences not necessarily connected to their psychological well-being.
Implications and Contribution
The insights from this study may be helpful to those offering support to youth by helping them understand the roles self-narratives play in shaping young people's sense of self in times of crisis. Narratives can be of great value for mitigating the adverse effects of the superimposed crisis during adolescence.
T2  - Journal of Adolescent Health
T1  - Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.05.017
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Nikitović, Tijana and Vuletić, Teodora and Ignjatović, Natalija and Grujić, Kristina and Ninković, Milica G. and Krnjaić, Zora and Krstić, Ksenija",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Purpose
The present study employed a narrative approach in order to explore how young people constructed meanings regarding their sense of self in the context of COVID-19 experiences. Adolescents have been identified as a particularly vulnerable group, as the developmental challenges they face are superimposed and amplified by the accidental crisis caused by the pandemic.
Methods
An in-depth narrative analysis was conducted on written accounts of 13 females aged 17–23 years from Serbia. We selected these narratives from a larger sample of 70 responses (M = 20.1; SD = 2.9; 85.7% female) collected via an online form. We used reflexive thematic analysis as a tool for the selection process of the narratives subjected to in-depth narrative analysis.
Results
Young people told stories that differ significantly in coherence, affective tone, personal agency, and depth of self-exploration. Narrative analysis of the selected accounts identified three distinct types of stories: (1) crisis as an opportunity for personal growth, (2) crisis as a risk for the sense of self, and (3) crisis as inner turmoil.
Discussion
Narrative analysis enabled us to recognize three distinct processes of youth meaning-making related to the sense of self in times of crisis, all reflecting a significant impact on their core developmental task. Personal narratives served different functions; for some, the pandemic was framed as a challenge one could grow from, while others were left devastated or overwhelmed. Narrative coherence reflected youths' capacities for integrating experiences not necessarily connected to their psychological well-being.
Implications and Contribution
The insights from this study may be helpful to those offering support to youth by helping them understand the roles self-narratives play in shaping young people's sense of self in times of crisis. Narratives can be of great value for mitigating the adverse effects of the superimposed crisis during adolescence.",
journal = "Journal of Adolescent Health",
title = "Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.05.017"
}
Nikitović, T., Vuletić, T., Ignjatović, N., Grujić, K., Ninković, M. G., Krnjaić, Z.,& Krstić, K.. (2023). Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic. in Journal of Adolescent Health.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.05.017
Nikitović T, Vuletić T, Ignjatović N, Grujić K, Ninković MG, Krnjaić Z, Krstić K. Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic. in Journal of Adolescent Health. 2023;.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.05.017 .
Nikitović, Tijana, Vuletić, Teodora, Ignjatović, Natalija, Grujić, Kristina, Ninković, Milica G., Krnjaić, Zora, Krstić, Ksenija, "Crisis as Opportunity, Risk, or Turmoil: Qualitative Study of Youth Narratives About the COVID-19 Pandemic" in Journal of Adolescent Health (2023),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.05.017 . .

Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism

Nikitović, Tijana; Janičić, Sonja

(2023)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikitović, Tijana
AU  - Janičić, Sonja
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4365
AB  - Pandemija kovid-19 ostavila je značajne posledice po živote mladih, dra-matično preoblikujući njihove društvene živote usled zabrane okupljanja. Pored toga, neki od njih se nisu pridržavali zaštitnih mera, što je vidljivo na primerima posećivanja ilegalnih žurki. U ovoj studiji istražile smo funkcije koje noćni izlasci mogu imati za mlade, kao i njihovu motivaciju za kršenje zabrane okupljanja. Sprovele smo dubinske intervjue sa 13 mladih osoba (7 muškaraca, uzrasta 18–29 godina), a podatke smo ana-lizirale pomoću refleksivne tematske analize. Većina učesnika se ustručavala od noćnih izlazaka, gubeći vredan resurs za povezivanje sa drugima i prevladavanje stresa. Uče-snici koji su nastavili da posećuju žurke koristili su ih kao resurs za prevladavanje stresa vezanog za pandemiju, takođe ističući veći osećaj povezanosti na ilegalnim žurkama u poređenju s izlascima pre pandemije. Nalaze koji se tiču društvenih funkcija žurki za mlade tumačile smo kroz prizmu teorija neoliberalizma i neot ribalizma. Zaključujemo da žurke imaju primarno individualističke funkcije za mlade, s upečatljivim „džepovi-ma” kolektivizma.
AB  - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great effect on young people, with their social lives being particularly impacted by the restrictions on social gatherings. Some of them, nevertheless, did not adhere to restrictions, and participated in illegal parties. In this study, we explored the functions of (illegal) nightlife for youth, as well as their motives for noncompliance with restrictions on social gatherings.  We  conducted  in-depth  semi-structured  interviews  with  thirteen young people (seven male, aged 18–29) and the data was analyzed using reflex-ive thematic analysis. Restrictions on public gatherings revealed the multiple functions parties had for youth as a unique multimodal experience that can’t be easily substituted. Parties were described as unique experiences in particu-lar because they facilitated the loss of individuality and coalescence with the collective. Some participants tried to make up for the loss of this resource by simulating parties in their own home, which proved to be unsatisfactory. Most participants refrained from going out, reporting a loss of a valuable resource for connecting with others and managing stress. In refraining from partying, some participants felt as though they lost a part of themselves. This highlighted the importance of the clubbing culture for defining one’s identity. Participants that continued to attend parties used them as a resource for managing stress relat-ed to the pandemic. Participants who attended illegal parties employed various strategies in order to relativize the seriousness of the pandemic. Nevertheless, most of them experienced a tension between their fear of the coronavirus and the need to feel carefree. Illegal partygoers also emphasized a greater sense of connectedness with other attendees than at pre-pandemic parties. Findings related to the social functions of parties for young people are interpreted from the perspective of theories of neoliberalism and neotribalism. We conclude that parties have primarily individualistic functions for young people, with distinct ‘patches’ of collectivism.
AB  - La pandémie du covid-19 a laissé des conséquences considérables sur la vie des jeunes, en refaçonnant de manière dramatique leur vie sociale en raison de l'interdiction de rassemblement. En outre, certains d'entre eux ne respectaient pas les mesures de protection, ce qui est notamment visible dans le cas des so-irées illégales. Dans cette étude nous avons exploré les fonctions que les fêtes nocturnes peuvent avoir sur les jeunes, ainsi que leur motivation pour transgres-ser l'interdiction de rassemblement. Nous avons mené des entretiens en profon-deur avec 13 jeunes personnes (dont 7 hommes de l'âge de 18–29 ans), et avons analysé les données à l'aide d'une analyse thématique réflexive. La plupart des interrogés se privaient des fêtes nocturnes, perdant un moyen précieux pour se rapprocher des autres et évacuer le stress. Les interrogés qui ont continué à se rendre à des soirées les utilisaient comme un moyen pour gérer le stress lié à la pandémie, soulignant aussi un sentiment plus grand d'intimité dans des soirées illégales que dans des soirées avant la pandémie. Nous avons interprété les résultats qui concernent les fonctions sociales des soirées pour les jeunes à travers le prisme des théories du néolibéralisme et du néotribalisme. Nous concluons que les soirées ont principalement des fonctions individualistes pour les jeunes avec de remarquables « poches » du collectivisme.
T2  - Etnoantropološki problemi
T1  - Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism
T1  - Funkcije (ilegalnih) noćnih izlazaka za mlade tokom pandemije: između neoliberalizma i neotribalizma
EP  - 200
IS  - 1
SP  - 179
VL  - 18
DO  - https://doi.org/10.21301/eap.v18i1.8
ER  - 
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author = "Nikitović, Tijana and Janičić, Sonja",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Pandemija kovid-19 ostavila je značajne posledice po živote mladih, dra-matično preoblikujući njihove društvene živote usled zabrane okupljanja. Pored toga, neki od njih se nisu pridržavali zaštitnih mera, što je vidljivo na primerima posećivanja ilegalnih žurki. U ovoj studiji istražile smo funkcije koje noćni izlasci mogu imati za mlade, kao i njihovu motivaciju za kršenje zabrane okupljanja. Sprovele smo dubinske intervjue sa 13 mladih osoba (7 muškaraca, uzrasta 18–29 godina), a podatke smo ana-lizirale pomoću refleksivne tematske analize. Većina učesnika se ustručavala od noćnih izlazaka, gubeći vredan resurs za povezivanje sa drugima i prevladavanje stresa. Uče-snici koji su nastavili da posećuju žurke koristili su ih kao resurs za prevladavanje stresa vezanog za pandemiju, takođe ističući veći osećaj povezanosti na ilegalnim žurkama u poređenju s izlascima pre pandemije. Nalaze koji se tiču društvenih funkcija žurki za mlade tumačile smo kroz prizmu teorija neoliberalizma i neot ribalizma. Zaključujemo da žurke imaju primarno individualističke funkcije za mlade, s upečatljivim „džepovi-ma” kolektivizma., The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great effect on young people, with their social lives being particularly impacted by the restrictions on social gatherings. Some of them, nevertheless, did not adhere to restrictions, and participated in illegal parties. In this study, we explored the functions of (illegal) nightlife for youth, as well as their motives for noncompliance with restrictions on social gatherings.  We  conducted  in-depth  semi-structured  interviews  with  thirteen young people (seven male, aged 18–29) and the data was analyzed using reflex-ive thematic analysis. Restrictions on public gatherings revealed the multiple functions parties had for youth as a unique multimodal experience that can’t be easily substituted. Parties were described as unique experiences in particu-lar because they facilitated the loss of individuality and coalescence with the collective. Some participants tried to make up for the loss of this resource by simulating parties in their own home, which proved to be unsatisfactory. Most participants refrained from going out, reporting a loss of a valuable resource for connecting with others and managing stress. In refraining from partying, some participants felt as though they lost a part of themselves. This highlighted the importance of the clubbing culture for defining one’s identity. Participants that continued to attend parties used them as a resource for managing stress relat-ed to the pandemic. Participants who attended illegal parties employed various strategies in order to relativize the seriousness of the pandemic. Nevertheless, most of them experienced a tension between their fear of the coronavirus and the need to feel carefree. Illegal partygoers also emphasized a greater sense of connectedness with other attendees than at pre-pandemic parties. Findings related to the social functions of parties for young people are interpreted from the perspective of theories of neoliberalism and neotribalism. We conclude that parties have primarily individualistic functions for young people, with distinct ‘patches’ of collectivism., La pandémie du covid-19 a laissé des conséquences considérables sur la vie des jeunes, en refaçonnant de manière dramatique leur vie sociale en raison de l'interdiction de rassemblement. En outre, certains d'entre eux ne respectaient pas les mesures de protection, ce qui est notamment visible dans le cas des so-irées illégales. Dans cette étude nous avons exploré les fonctions que les fêtes nocturnes peuvent avoir sur les jeunes, ainsi que leur motivation pour transgres-ser l'interdiction de rassemblement. Nous avons mené des entretiens en profon-deur avec 13 jeunes personnes (dont 7 hommes de l'âge de 18–29 ans), et avons analysé les données à l'aide d'une analyse thématique réflexive. La plupart des interrogés se privaient des fêtes nocturnes, perdant un moyen précieux pour se rapprocher des autres et évacuer le stress. Les interrogés qui ont continué à se rendre à des soirées les utilisaient comme un moyen pour gérer le stress lié à la pandémie, soulignant aussi un sentiment plus grand d'intimité dans des soirées illégales que dans des soirées avant la pandémie. Nous avons interprété les résultats qui concernent les fonctions sociales des soirées pour les jeunes à travers le prisme des théories du néolibéralisme et du néotribalisme. Nous concluons que les soirées ont principalement des fonctions individualistes pour les jeunes avec de remarquables « poches » du collectivisme.",
journal = "Etnoantropološki problemi",
title = "Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism, Funkcije (ilegalnih) noćnih izlazaka za mlade tokom pandemije: između neoliberalizma i neotribalizma",
pages = "200-179",
number = "1",
volume = "18",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.21301/eap.v18i1.8"
}
Nikitović, T.,& Janičić, S.. (2023). Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism. in Etnoantropološki problemi, 18(1), 179-200.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21301/eap.v18i1.8
Nikitović T, Janičić S. Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism. in Etnoantropološki problemi. 2023;18(1):179-200.
doi:https://doi.org/10.21301/eap.v18i1.8 .
Nikitović, Tijana, Janičić, Sonja, "Functions of (Illegal) Nightlife for Youth during the Pandemic: Between Neoliberalism and Neotribalism" in Etnoantropološki problemi, 18, no. 1 (2023):179-200,
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21301/eap.v18i1.8 . .

"We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..." - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic

Krstić, Ksenija; Nikitović, Tijana; Ninković, Milica G.

(Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Krstić, Ksenija
AU  - Nikitović, Tijana
AU  - Ninković, Milica G.
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4988
AB  - The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020 brought great changes in the daily lives of people of all ages. The initial empirical research conducted during the pandemic in many countries indicated an increased tendency of young people to develop psychological problems. This research aimed to shed additional light on young people's perspectives on the crisis and give them the opportunity to share their experiences of the pandemic. Through online form we collected 70 written narratives of adolescents and young people aged 14-26 (Mage = 20.1; SD = 2.9; 85.7% female). Collected narratives differed in length, coherence, valence, and content, which reflected young people's complex and diverse experiences during this pandemic crisis. In total, 755 segments were coded. Thematic analysis revealed eight major themes, with several subthemes within each. These major themes referred to 1) Sense of self, 2) Coping strategies, 3) Positive experiences, 4) Negative experiences, 5) Negative mental states, 6) Fears & anxieties, 7) Nostalgia & longing, and 8) Public attitudes. These findings can help us to "hear their voice" and gain a better understanding of adolescents’ perspectives and experiences during the pandemic.
PB  - Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
PB  - Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
T2  - Proceedings of the XXVIII Scientific Conference: Empirical Studies in Psycholog
T1  - "We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..."  - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic
EP  - 91
SP  - 88
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4988
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Krstić, Ksenija and Nikitović, Tijana and Ninković, Milica G.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020 brought great changes in the daily lives of people of all ages. The initial empirical research conducted during the pandemic in many countries indicated an increased tendency of young people to develop psychological problems. This research aimed to shed additional light on young people's perspectives on the crisis and give them the opportunity to share their experiences of the pandemic. Through online form we collected 70 written narratives of adolescents and young people aged 14-26 (Mage = 20.1; SD = 2.9; 85.7% female). Collected narratives differed in length, coherence, valence, and content, which reflected young people's complex and diverse experiences during this pandemic crisis. In total, 755 segments were coded. Thematic analysis revealed eight major themes, with several subthemes within each. These major themes referred to 1) Sense of self, 2) Coping strategies, 3) Positive experiences, 4) Negative experiences, 5) Negative mental states, 6) Fears & anxieties, 7) Nostalgia & longing, and 8) Public attitudes. These findings can help us to "hear their voice" and gain a better understanding of adolescents’ perspectives and experiences during the pandemic.",
publisher = "Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade",
journal = "Proceedings of the XXVIII Scientific Conference: Empirical Studies in Psycholog",
title = ""We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..."  - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic",
pages = "91-88",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4988"
}
Krstić, K., Nikitović, T.,& Ninković, M. G.. (2022). "We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..."  - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic. in Proceedings of the XXVIII Scientific Conference: Empirical Studies in Psycholog
Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade., 88-91.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4988
Krstić K, Nikitović T, Ninković MG. "We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..."  - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic. in Proceedings of the XXVIII Scientific Conference: Empirical Studies in Psycholog. 2022;:88-91.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4988 .
Krstić, Ksenija, Nikitović, Tijana, Ninković, Milica G., ""We Just Wanted to Go Out, Have a Drink, Meet Everyone, Hug..."  - Youth Narratives About Life During the Pandemic" in Proceedings of the XXVIII Scientific Conference: Empirical Studies in Psycholog (2022):88-91,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4988 .

How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?

Janičić, Sonja; Nikitović, Tijana

(Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, 2022)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Janičić, Sonja
AU  - Nikitović, Tijana
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4986
AB  - Young adults’ lives have been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Their social lives have been particularly impacted by the cancellations and restrictions of social gatherings such as concerts, parties and other forms of nightlife. Socio-cultural theory as well as empirical studies suggest that cultural elements such as music and music events can serve as valuable resources in dealing with challenges in times of crises and personal transitions. The aim of our study was to understand whether, and in what manner, the functions of music and nightlife have changed for youth during the pandemic. Moreover, we explored the ways in which nightlife restrictions affected young people and their habits. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with thirteen young people (seven male, aged 18-29). The interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Themes were identified by both researchers independantly, with the final set of themes being a product of joint discussion on the overlaps and inconsistencies in the interpretation of data. In some aspects, music was employed in the same manner as before the pandemic, particularly as background for daily tasks, as well as a resource for creating and maintaining relationships and identity development. On the other hand, during the pandemic, music had a greater retrospective function and was used to reminisce on periods of "normality". Music was also used more often as a way to dissociate and normalize one’s experiences, particularly pathological emotional states such as anxiety. However, during lockdown some emotional states were too overwhelming, thus limiting this function of emotional regulation. Restrictions of public gatherings unveiled the multiple functions parties can have for youth as an irreplaceable multimodal experience. As most participants refrained themselves from going out, they reported a loss of a valuable resource for connecting with others and managing stress. Interestingly, parties organized in accordance with public measures did not provide the participants who attended them with the typical benefits as they reported dissatisfaction and the inability to “feel normal”. Four participants continued to attend illegal parties and gatherings that they used as a resource for managing stress related to the pandemic. Illegal party-goers also emphasized feeling a greater level of connectedness with other attendees than at pre-pandemic parties. The findings suggest that nightlife can serve functions that are hard to substitute, thus helping us understand some of the underlying motives behind young people’s noncompliance with necessary restrictions.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
PB  - Belgrade: Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
C3  - Book of Apstacts of the XXVIII Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology
T1  - How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?
EP  - 109
SP  - 108
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4986
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Janičić, Sonja and Nikitović, Tijana",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Young adults’ lives have been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Their social lives have been particularly impacted by the cancellations and restrictions of social gatherings such as concerts, parties and other forms of nightlife. Socio-cultural theory as well as empirical studies suggest that cultural elements such as music and music events can serve as valuable resources in dealing with challenges in times of crises and personal transitions. The aim of our study was to understand whether, and in what manner, the functions of music and nightlife have changed for youth during the pandemic. Moreover, we explored the ways in which nightlife restrictions affected young people and their habits. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with thirteen young people (seven male, aged 18-29). The interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Themes were identified by both researchers independantly, with the final set of themes being a product of joint discussion on the overlaps and inconsistencies in the interpretation of data. In some aspects, music was employed in the same manner as before the pandemic, particularly as background for daily tasks, as well as a resource for creating and maintaining relationships and identity development. On the other hand, during the pandemic, music had a greater retrospective function and was used to reminisce on periods of "normality". Music was also used more often as a way to dissociate and normalize one’s experiences, particularly pathological emotional states such as anxiety. However, during lockdown some emotional states were too overwhelming, thus limiting this function of emotional regulation. Restrictions of public gatherings unveiled the multiple functions parties can have for youth as an irreplaceable multimodal experience. As most participants refrained themselves from going out, they reported a loss of a valuable resource for connecting with others and managing stress. Interestingly, parties organized in accordance with public measures did not provide the participants who attended them with the typical benefits as they reported dissatisfaction and the inability to “feel normal”. Four participants continued to attend illegal parties and gatherings that they used as a resource for managing stress related to the pandemic. Illegal party-goers also emphasized feeling a greater level of connectedness with other attendees than at pre-pandemic parties. The findings suggest that nightlife can serve functions that are hard to substitute, thus helping us understand some of the underlying motives behind young people’s noncompliance with necessary restrictions.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade: Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade",
journal = "Book of Apstacts of the XXVIII Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology",
title = "How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?",
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}
Janičić, S.,& Nikitović, T.. (2022). How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?. in Book of Apstacts of the XXVIII Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology
Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade., 108-109.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4986
Janičić S, Nikitović T. How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?. in Book of Apstacts of the XXVIII Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology. 2022;:108-109.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4986 .
Janičić, Sonja, Nikitović, Tijana, "How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Alter the Functions of Music and Nightlife for Young Adults?" in Book of Apstacts of the XXVIII Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology (2022):108-109,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_4986 .