Project SHINE strives to analyze Life satisfaction (LS) as a measurable value in national sustainable development as to provide a more efficient model to improve the lives of young adults aged 18 to 28 in Serbia. The research motivation has been especially strengthened by the adverse effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in youth.

The project aims to establish whether engagement in Curricular and Extracurricular activities of High-school and University students can predict achieved levels of LS as well as whether LS may further contribute to academic and professional development. The research results obtained within the analysis of SHINE will therefore serve in promotion of methods for LS improvement in youth, which will not only affect students’ attitudes and awareness as main protagonists but will also result in changes of other stakeholders’ minds as potential participants of this transformative process.

Project SHINE strives to analyze Life satisfaction (LS) as a measurable value in national sustainable development as to provide a more efficient model to improve the lives of young adults aged 18 to 28 in Serbia. The research motivation has been especially strengthened by the adverse effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in youth.

The project aims to establish whether engagement in Curricular and Extracurricular activities of High-school and University students can predict achieved levels of LS as well as whether LS may further contribute to academic and professional development. The research results obtained within the analysis of SHINE will therefore serve in promotion of methods for LS improvement in youth, which will not only affect students’ attitudes and awareness as main protagonists but will also result in changes of other stakeholders’ minds as potential participants of this transformative process.

Life Satisfaction

Understanding life satisfaction as a measure to improve individuals’ lives based on components stemming from youth education, youth employment and extracurricular activities

Academic Performance

An analysis of the impact of academic performance and formal education on life satisfaction among young people.

Social Engagement

An analysis of the impact of social engagement through agile oriented projects as extracurricular activities affecting life satisfaction among young people.

Youth Collaboration

Promoting youth collaboration and youth dialogue fostering a learning environment in Serbia.

Causative Correlations

Examining causative correlations occurring between macroeconomic aspects and employment with social and academic engagement among youth in Serbia.

Concept

Life satisfaction concept development connecting social and academic engagement with EU Youth Strategy and best practices, as well as with Serbia’s legal framework and public policies.