Socio-psychological state and indicators of social reconstructions in Vukovar, Zagreb and Jasenovac

Kajkut, Maja. (2012). Socio-psychological state and indicators of social reconstructions in Vukovar, Zagreb and Jasenovac. Diploma Thesis. Filozofski fakultet u Zagrebu, Department of Psychology. [mentor Ajduković, Dean].

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Abstract

Diferences between Vukovar, Zagreb and Jasenovac, three comunities different in degree they were traumatized in war, were inspected in this research. The aim was to compare their perception of the social reconstruction degree, their socio-psychological state and national identity significance. All used concepts were derived from the Prediction model of social reconstruction of a post-war community (Ajduković and Čorkalo Biruški, 2008). 222 participants aged between 18 and 34 took part in the research. Groups differ only according to national identity score which is higher for participants from Vukovar then for those from Zagreb. Also, contribution of sociodemografical variables, socio-psychological state and national identity in social reconstruction prediction in three communities was inspected. Participants from all three groups who have more positive affect toward members of another group show positive intergroup socioemotional relations in greater extent. Same applies in Zagreb and Vukovar for participants who justify past actions of their own group less. Older participants from Zagreb show fewer intergroup socioemotional relations with Serbs. Participants from all three groups who have more positive affect toward members of another group show intergroup colaboration and dependance in a greater extent. In adition, participants from Zagreb, who ascribe guilt more show intergroup colaboration and dependance in a smaller extent, and in Jasenovac intergroup colaboration and dependance grows with age.

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