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Cultural orientation variables, particularly collectivism, have been shown to be related to COVID-19 pandemic protective behavior, including vaccination. The influence of collectivism might be particularly interesting in the Serbian context, considering the society has been transitioning from socialism to neoliberal capitalism. This study aimed to explore the argumentation young collectivists used in construing their vaccination attitudes, which might inform us on potentially more efficient communication strategies for promoting vaccination. Sixteen purposely sampled self-declared collectivists (aged 20-34, M = 27.71, 25% female) were asked to write about their thoughts on vaccination and arguments for (not) taking the vaccine. Two-phased analysis was conducted. In the first step, we applied thematic analysis resulting in 12 semantic (5 collectivistic and 7 individualistic) and two latent themes (Janičić et al., in review). The most prominent finding was the frequent use of (horizontal) individualistic argumentation among self-declared collectivists while discussing the COVID-19 vaccination. This combination of collectivistic and individualistic argumentation was further explored through narrative analysis, which confirmed such inconsistencies in their narrations. Moreover, the analysis of emotional tone revealed anger toward those hesitant to vaccinate, as well as the practice of shaming them, which were interpreted as closely related to vertical collectivism but potentially harmful in promoting mass vaccination. On the contrary, understanding those who oppose vaccination was seen as an expression of horizontal individualism, possibly more beneficial for questioning opposing attitudes. Our findings challenge the superiority of collectivistic argumentation in the context of mass vaccination, which might be optimistic for predominantly individualistic, neoliberal societies.

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 primaril, 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.

This text deals with the work culture characteristic of neoliberalism, primarily with career and “remote” work. The phenomena are approached from the point of view of contemporary psychoanalytic doctrine, taking into account the ideas of political philosophy. The structure of the ideal subject of neoliberal capitalism is viewed from a developmental perspective. The relationship between the authentic self and the career “self” is presented, in an attempt to better understand the dynamics of the functioning of such a subject of the actuality. The potential consequences of today’s prevailing work regimes on the dynamics of family life are also considered. The dichotomy of public and private life is reexamined in the context of the main theme of the work., Ovaj tekst se bavi kulturom rada karakterističnom za neoliberalizam, najpre karijerom i “udaljenim” radom. Fenomenima se pristupa iz ugla savremene psihoanalitičke doktrine, uzimajući u obzir i ideje filozofije politike. Struktura idealnog subjekta neoliberalnog kapitalizma sagledana je iz razvojne perspektive. Predstavljen je međuodnos autentičnog selfa i karijernog “selfa”, u pokušaju boljeg razumevanja dinamike funkcionisanja ovakvog subjekta aktualiteta. Razmotrene su i potencijalne posledice prevalentnih režima rada današnjice na dinamiku porodičnog života. Dihotomija javnog i privatnog života je preispitana u kontekstu osnovne teme rada.

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, parti

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on young adults’ everyday lives, with social distancing measures affecting their social lives, in particular by cancelling music events, e.g., parties and concerts. This period can be viewed as a rupture in which cultural elements, such as music, can be employed as a means of coping with new challenges (Zittoun, 2006). Studies focused on music in the context of the pandemic found that young people perceive the highest benefit from music, contributing to affect regulation (Martínez-Castilla et al., 2021) and using it as one of most effective strategies for managing stress (Vidas et al., 2021). In this study, we explored functions of music and music events for young people and what changes were brought upon by the pandemic. Additionally, we were interested in understanding how young people coped with restrictions of music events, a previously overlooked subject. We conducted semi-structured interviews with thirteen young people from Serbia (seven male, aged 18-29, Mdnage=27). Four participants attended parties during the pandemic, with one attending only legal ones. The transcribed data was analysed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) by employing an inductive approach, as well as Zittoun’s work on symbolic resources. Themes regarding general use of music include music as background for daily tasks, as well as a deliberate resource for creating and maintaining relationships, elaborating emotions, and constructing identity. During the pandemic, music was more readily employed for regulating emotional states, particularly pathological states, e.g., anxiety through dissociation and normalization of their experiences. However, during lockdown this function of music was limited, as some emotional states proved to be too overwhelming. Music also had a greater retrospective function and was used to evocate periods of "normality". The pandemic highlighted the uniqueness of parties as a multimodal musical experience for, A pandemia COVID-19 teve um impacto severo na vida cotidiana de jovens adultos, com medidas de distanciamento social que afetaram as suas vidas sociais, em particular pelo cancelamento de eventos musicais, festas e concertos. Este período pode ser visto como uma rutura em que elementos culturais, como a música, podem ser empregues como forma de enfrentar novos desafios (Zittoun, 2006). Estudos recentes focados em música no contexto da pandemia, revelaram benefícios especiais que os jovens descobriram na música, contribuindo esta para gerir a regulação (Martínez-Castilla et al., 2021) e usando-a como uma estratégia eficaz para lidar com o stress (Vidas et al., 2021). Neste estudo, exploramos as funções da música e o papel dos eventos musicais nos jovens e quais as mudanças produzidas pela pandemia. Além disso, estamos também interessados em entender como é que os jovens lidavam com as restrições de eventos musicais, um assunto que até agora não tinha tido especial atenção. Realizamos entrevistas semiestruturadas com treze jovens da Sérvia (sete homens, com idades entre 18-29, média = 27). Quatro participantes compareceram a festas durante a pandemia, sendo que um compareceu apenas às legais. Os dados transcritos foram analisados com base na análise temática (Braun & Clarke, 2006), empregando uma abordagem indutiva, bem como o trabalho de Zittoun sobre recursos simbólicos. Os temas relativos ao uso generalizado da música incluem a música como pano de fundo para as tarefas diárias, bem como a música enquanto recurso para criar e manter relacionamentos, fortalecer emoções e construir identidade. Durante a pandemia, a música foi mais prontamente empregue para regular estados emocionais, particularmente estados patológicos como é o caso da ansiedade, por meio da dissociação e normalização das suas experiências. No entanto, durante o confinamento, a função da música foi limitada já que alguns estados emocionais eram demasiado avassaladores. A música também tinha uma função