The CO-OPERATION project explores the experiences of employees in critical professions (CPs), such as healthcare, and police, in Slovenia and Austria as they navigate complex crises (e.g., COVID-19). The project aims to identify protective factors at the individual, micro, meso, and macro levels in crisis and operational situations. To achieve this, the project includes expert interviews with stakeholders within organizations as well as a prospective four time point longitudinal study among individuals in critical professions. The findings will inform future support measures and policies aimed at enhancing their resilience and well-being.

The CO-OPERATION project is a collaborative initiative between the University of Klagenfurt and the University of Ljubljana, led by Principal Investigators Univ.-Prof. Heather Foran and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Janja Vuga Beršnak.

University of Klagenfurt, Austria
Univ.-Prof. Heather Foran
Ass.-Prof. Heidi Siller (on leave)
Dr. Janina Müller
Katharina Buß
Dr. Rita Helena Phillips

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Prof. Dr. Janja Vuga Beršnak
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bojana Lobe
Assist. Prof. Dr. Andreja Živoder
Assist. Prof. Dr. Miha Šlebir
Prof. Dr. Ljubica Jelušič
Assist. Prof. Dr. Jelena Juvan
Gašper Ferme

The qualitative expert interviews have been successfully completed in Austria and Slovenia. With preparations for the longitudinal study now finalized, we have officially launched the online survey. We look forward to gathering valuable insights from participants in the coming weeks. If you are interested in participating, please access the CO-OPERATION survey here: https://co-operation.aau.at/survey/register.php

Important study materials will be shared here.