Dr. Gorana Bandalović is a Full Professor at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, Croatia. Her main research interests include the sociology of youth, sociology of marriage and family, and social change. She actively participates in scientific and professional projects as well as conferences, particularly those related to youth issues. She is the recipient of a special award for her outstanding contribution to the reputation of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split within the local community, through her work on the development strategy of the City of Split. She is a member of the Croatian Sociological Association and the Editor-in-Chief of Školski vjesnik – Journal of Pedagogical Theory and Practice.