The Power of Isolation

Dan Podjed, PhD and Lana Peternel, PhD are the authors of the scientific paper The Power of Isolation. The paper is published in Traditiones. The journal Traditiones is indexed in the Scopus data base in Q1 for Cultural Studies and Music, and in Q2 for Anthropology (2023).

The paper and this special issue are part of the bilateral project “Isolated People and Communities in Slovenia and Croatia – ISOLATION“, which is financed by the Croatian Science Foundation and The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency.

Abstract: This article investigates isolation as a complex physical and symbolic phenomenon. The studies presented in the article and in this special issue explore how isolation impacts identities, social cohesion, and community life – especially in times of ongoing and interconnected crises. The authors examine the multifaceted nature of isolation that informs daily practices, emotional wellbeing, and community bonds, offering insights into the challenges and resilience seen in isolated communities.

The article is available at the link: http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/1194/.