Prostorno-demografske odrednice depopulacije Hrvata u Zapadnohercegovačkoj županiji

master's thesis

• Title (english): Spatial-demographic Determinants of Croat depopulation in the West Herzegovina Country
• Author: Ana Marija Jasak
• Mentor: Monika Komušanac (mentor)
• Committee member: Wollfy Krašić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Lidija Bogović (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Monika Komušanac (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Croatian Studies; (Department of Demography and Croatian Emigration); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-16, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Demography

Abstract

Rad prikazuje ukupno kretanje stanovništva Županije Zapadnohercegovačke u razdoblju od 1961. do 2013. s procjenom stanovništva do 2023. te projekcijom do 2070., s naglaskom na Hrvate. Rad se bavi istraživanjem prostorno-demografskih odrednica depopulacije Hrvata u Županiji Zapadnohercegovačkoj te će prikazati aktualnu demografsku problematiku hrvatskog naroda Županije koju prvenstveno obilježavaju nepovoljni trendovi prirodnog kretanja stanovništva, iseljavanja i ukupnog smanjivanja stanovništva. Prikazane su i socio-ekonomske posljedice depopulacije, s posebnim naglaskom na starenje stanovništva te smanjenje mladog stanovništva. U Županiji je sve više prisutan proces urbanizacije. Stanovništvo iz ruralnih područja gravitira prema urbanim centrima i inozemstvu što rezultira depopulacijom i starenjem stanovništva u seoskim naseljima. Identificiranjem ključnih problema i predlaganjem smjernica za javne politike koje će potaknuti održiv razvoj i demografsku revitalizaciju moguće je sačuvati opstanak i ostanak hrvatskog naroda Županije Zapadnohercegovačke.

Abstract (english)

The paper presents the overall population trends of the West Herzegovina County from 1961 to 2013, with an estimation of the population up to 2023 and a projection until 2070, focusing on the Croat population. The study investigates the spatial and demographic determinants of depopulation among Croats in West Herzegovina County and highlights the current demographic challenges facing the Croatian population of the County, primarily characterized by unfavorable trends in natural population movement, emigration, and overall population decline. The socio-economic consequences of depopulation are also presented, with particular emphasis on population aging and the decrease in the young population. The process of urbanization is increasingly present in the County. The population from rural areas gravitates toward urban centers and abroad, resulting in depopulation and aging in rural settlements. By identifying key issues and proposing guidelines for public policies that will encourage sustainable development and demographic revitalization, it is possible to preserve the survival and continuity of the Croatian population in West Herzegovina County.

• Keywords: Županija Zapadnohercegovačka; Hrvati; depopulacija
• Keywords (english): West Herzegovina County; Croats; depopulation
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:111:307082
• Study programme: Title: University Master of Arts in Demography and Croatian Emigration; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra demografije i hrvatskoga iseljeništva (sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra demografije i hrvatskoga iseljeništva)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-09-18 09:17:28