Child and Family in Contemporary Society

Child and Family in Contemporary Society Interdisciplinary Journal of the Faculty of Law Osijek.

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 3, No. 1, 2026), an article by S...
25/08/2026

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 3, No. 1, 2026), an article by Slađana Aras Kramar, Ph.D., Full Professor, has been published under the title „Has the Law Protection Goal of the Procedure for Replacing Consent for the Adoption of a Child Been Achieved?“.

Below is a highlighted excerpt from the abstract of this article: „The Family Act of the Republic of Croatia from 2015 prescribes a non-contentious court procedure in which the consent to the adoption of a child that should be given by the child’s parent or guardian, is replaced by a court decision. The introduction of this special court procedure was justified by the need to strengthen the right to be heard of all participants with a legal interest, and, more generally, by the necessity of prescribing judicial protection and its procedural guarantees as more appropriate, given that adoption constitutes a significant interference with the Convention right to family life. The non-contentious court procedure for replacing consent to the adoption of a child has also been recognised as a gradual step towards transferring jurisdiction over adoption proceedings to the courts, a reform that has already been implemented in Slovenia among Croatia’s neighbouring countries. The substantive legal grounds on which parental consent may be replaced by a court decision partially overlap with those governing the non-contentious court procedure for the deprivation of parental caare rights as a measure of family-law protection. Accordingly, under the doctrine, the procedure in which the consent of the parents to the adoption of a child is replaced by a court decision is referred to as a summary procedure for the deprivation of parental care rights. The aim of the paper is to discuss certain theoretical and implementation-practical issues of the procedure for replacing consent to the adoption of a child. (…)“.

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following links: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/502509 / https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/39110.



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[INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY]12 August is marked as International Youth Day to raise awareness of their social roles and the...
12/08/2026

[INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY]

12 August is marked as International Youth Day to raise awareness of their social roles and the challenges they face in contemporary society. The theme of International Youth Day 2026 is "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations". This year's International Youth Day highlights that young people around the world share the same aspirations for education, decent work and a sustainable future, with those from the most vulnerable regions, despite severe economic and climate challenges, leading positive change with their exceptional resilience and leadership.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/events/international-youth-day-2026

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[NEW EDITORIAL BOARD]We present the Editorial Board of the journal "Child and Family in Contemporary Society“ for the 20...
23/07/2026

[NEW EDITORIAL BOARD]

We present the Editorial Board of the journal "Child and Family in Contemporary Society“ for the 2026–2029 term: https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/editorialboard.

The editorial team continues its work with the addition of new members whose expertise and contributions will support the further advancement of the journal's quality.

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 3, No. 1, 2026), an article by E...
21/07/2026

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 3, No. 1, 2026), an article by Evelin Čanji, Master of Social Work, Katarina Marošević, Ph.D., Associate Professor, and Dubravka Papa, Ph.D., Associate Professor, has been published under the title „Active Ageing in the EU 27: How to Overcome Digital (Language) Divide“.

Below is a highlighted excerpt from the abstract of this article: „Contemporary European societies are facing a growing ratio of older people within the overall demographic structure of the European Union, a trend affecting societal changes in aspects of personal, family and social life with shifts in individual needs related to healthcare and social welfare services, transformations in cultural and social participation, and significant transitions in family structures. In order to maintain quality of life, older people can remain engaged, healthy and socially connected through active ageing, while fostering intergenerational relationships. However, in light of contemporary social and technological developments, such outcomes are difficult to achieve without digital literacy. Access to digital technologies and skills required to use them have become key prerequisites for sustaining active ageing. Beyond their instrumental value, digital technologies represent a major civilisational achievement and a significant source of opportunities for both individuals and societies. (…)“.

The complete article (in English) is available at the following links: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/502507 / https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/39220.



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[DIAMOND JOURNAL STATUS]The journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society has been awarded the Diamond Journal status...
29/06/2026

[DIAMOND JOURNAL STATUS]

The journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society has been awarded the Diamond Journal status, in accordance with the criteria of Hrčak (the Portal of Croatian Scientific and Professional Journals).

By receiving this designation, the journal meets strict criteria, including being a peer-reviewed scientific journal, offering open access with open licenses, charging no fees, being open to all authors, and being community-owned.

For more information on these criteria, please visit the following links: https://wiki.srce.hr/spaces/HRCAK/pages/326041734/Certifikacijske+oznake+%C4%8Dasopisa+u+Hr%C4%8Dku / https://ddh.edch.eu/en/journals/21942.

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2025), an article by M...
09/06/2026

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2025), an article by Matea Bodrožić Selak, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant, Marina Merkaš, Ph.D., Associate Professor, and Ana Žulec Ivanković, Ph.D., Senior Assistant, has been published under the title „Technology-Based Interruptions in Parent-Child Interactions: Systematic Review of Conceptualization and Measurement“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The aim of this systematic review is to clarify how technology-based interruptions in parent-child interactions resulting from parents’ smartphone use are termed, defined, and measured in the literature. For the review, predefined search strings were applied across six databases (APA PsycInfo, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar). The review protocol was pre-registered in PROSPERO. Study screening was conducted in ASReview. Study quality was appraised with the MMAT (2018). Following systematic evaluations, 105 studies were included in the review and categorized into three broad groups: smartphone use (n = 27), technoference (n = 40), and phubbing (n = 38). The findings indicate inconsistency in this field, with overlapping constructs and measurement approaches that lack consistent definitions. This review, clarifies the definitions of the concepts smartphone use, technoference, and phubbing, and examines their operational definitions and measurement instruments. (…)“.

The complete article (in English) is available at the following links: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/496744 / https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/38182.



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[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES]Creating equal opportunities for the next generation starts with strengthening and suppor...
15/05/2026

[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES]

Creating equal opportunities for the next generation starts with strengthening and supporting the families that raise them.

Marking the International Day of Families on 15 May, this year's theme focuses on “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” highlighting the urgent need for integrated social protection to safeguard the development of the youngest members of our society.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-families

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[INDEXATION IN DIRECTORY OF OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS - DOAJ]📣 We are pleased to announce that the journal Child and Family i...
07/05/2026

[INDEXATION IN DIRECTORY OF OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS - DOAJ]

📣 We are pleased to announce that the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society has been indexed in the DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals database: https://doaj.org/toc/3043-8535.

As a leading global index, DOAJ promotes the accessibility and impact of quality scholarly journals worldwide. It is dedicated to providing unrestricted access to verified research, supporting an equitable and transparent scientific community.

The Editorial Board wishes to express its appreciation to all authors and reviewers, whose dedication significantly enhances the quality and global visibility of the journal.

Prospective authors are invited to submit their manuscripts for consideration in upcoming issues via the following link: https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/index.

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2025), an article by I...
05/05/2026

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2025), an article by Ivan Ćaleta, Master of Social Work, has been published under the title „From 'Child Po*******hy' to 'Child Sexual Abuse Material' (CSAM: The Necessity of Terminological Change in Scientific, Legal, and Public Discourse“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The widely used term ‘child po*******hy’ represents a linguistically and legally problematic construct that minimizes crime severity, implies consent, and stigmatizes victims. This paper argues for the necessity of replacing this term with ‘Child Sexual Abuse Material’ (CSAM). Based on an analysis of relevant literature, the paper deconstructs the concept of po*******hy in order to highlight its incompatibility with contexts involving child sexual abuse. Conversely, CSAM is identified as a precise alternative that defines the material as evidence of a crime, placing the child victim at the center of analysis. The paper examines the evolution of international legal standards, from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to the Lanzarote Convention, which increasingly advocate abandoning the outdated terminology. Special focus is placed on the Republic of Croatia, where a critical analysis of Article 163 of the Criminal Code and official statistics reveals a significant discrepancy between national legal practice and international recommendations. (…)“.

The complete article (in English) is available at the following links: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/496742 / https://ojs.srce.hr/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/38968.



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