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ON THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSITY: THE SOCIO-CULTURAL BACKGROUND OF STUDENT BASE OF DE GYFK
19-32Views:360The ground of our study is institutional research which refers to the University of Debrecen Faculty of Education for Children and Special Educational Needs. The respondents were second-year full-time students. Our aim was to reveal what features this faculty’s students have if we compare our data to nationwide or regional empirical findings. Our empirical findings have pointed out the disadvantageous features of our students (lower rate of parents with a degree, higher rate of students from villages, etc.). These phenomena can be explained with the special social background of the training courses, the criteria of attendance, and the geographic location of the institution.
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The Relationship Between Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement in Hungary Based on the National Competency Measurement Data
7-20Views:598The aim of our study is to review the wide-ranging network of relationships between schools and parents based on investigations carried out along various indicators in diverse social grups. By analyzing the National Competence Measurement database, we examined parental involvement, a factor known to influence academic outcomes, particularly in the 6th and 10th grades in Hungary. Principal component analysis and crosstabulation analysis were used in order to unveil correlations between the gained results and both the students' family background and age. It was found that although the level of parental involvement decreases with the child’s age, it still has an impact on parental participation. Additionally, we have demonstrated that lower-status families have a different involvement strategy, but the level of involvement is not as high as families from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, leading to misunderstandings between families and schools
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THE EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PRESCHOOLS IN THE LIGHT OF A KINDERGARTEN RESEARCH IN HAJDÚBÖSZÖRMÉNY
27-34Views:511The literature and research on physiotherapy in Hungary are not as complete as the research on physical education, so this article is also incomplete. Our research aimed to report on the experiences of physiotherapy sessions for preschool children within the physical education sector, as this area is less researched. Our research presents the experiences of children and their parents who have participated in pre-school physiotherapy in a sample of children attending the Good Shepherd Reformed Kindergarten in Hajdúböszörmény. The results are presented based on the analysis of a questionnaire filled in by 50 parents and an interview with the physiotherapy teacher who teaches in the kindergarten. The survey shows that 8% of parents of preschool children did not know that their child was attending such sessions, 92% of parents were informed, but 20% did not know how many development sessions their child was attending. The majority of parents follow up on their child's development, but consider the information provided by the teacher to be insufficient. The vast majority of parents were also aware of their child's diagnosis. Parents' opinions showed that they consider the existence of physiotherapy sessions important, as they consider it essential for the effective development of a growing organism. Parents also noted positive effects of physiotherapy sessions, such as improved posture, flexibility, reduced orthopaedic deformities, increased endurance, or improved dexterity and hand-foot coordination. Another important aspect, according to parents, is that these sessions are free of charge, take place during nursery school hours and they are playful. According to the physiotherapy teacher, the number of sessions is not sufficient to achieve optimal improvement, given that the vast majority of children only receive development in kindergarten. These results are useful and can be used in the training of kindergarten teachers or further training courses.
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INVESTIGATION OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY ELEMENTS OF LEISURE SPORTS IN THE HEALTH TOURISM OF NORTHERN GREAT PLAIN REGION
45-54Views:453Nowadays, leisure and recreational trends justify the significant appearance of health-conscious consumers, among whom the need for various recreational sports and fitness services is formulated during their holiday, to which the hotel offerings are adapted. The aim of our research was to analyze leisure sports offerings of hotels in the Northern Great Plain region (n = 39) and the development of hotel guests (n = 141) demand for leisure sports and fitness services. The results of our research confirmed, that 23.4% of the guests are influenced by the recreational- and 19.1% by the sports elements of the hotel offerings. 62.4% of those surveyed find it important to have the possibility for leisure activities during their stay, and 70.2% of them use these services during their stay. Music and dance forms of exercise, outdoor sports (cycling, hiking), and fitness room services have proven to be the most popular. The preference system of males and females differed, in which we could identify a significant difference: while females preferred yoga and the conditioning treadmill, males preferred the use of free weights.
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OPPORTUNITY, CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE? THE INTEGRATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION - INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK AND HUNGARIAN SITUATION
5-21Views:375In our paper, those international processes are studied which determine the role and effectiveness of public education in the international and Hungarian context. We try to examine what globalization processes the school fits into; what positive or negative confirmation the interventions cause in the education system. In the Hungarian situation besides the segregation and integration, the selectivity of the education system can be also seen and is also shown in the study. The paradigm shifts in public education, the role of the inclusive school are presented through the Hungarian integration efforts. To sum up, an implemented integration program is also introduced where the experts’ efforts are put in the center of the topic.
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE LIGHT OF TALENT, HEALTH AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
43-56Views:595Background and aim: Academic achievement is determined by several intra- and interpersonal factors. Talent is an internal factor whose role in academic progress is unquestionable (Dávid et al., 2014a; Mező, 2008; Ceglédi, 2008). Health awareness is also an internal factor that has a significant effect on academic achievement, considering the positive effect of regular physical activity and positive self-image, and body image within the latter (Kovács, 2020). Also, interpersonal and environmental factors need to be emphasized, as adequate social support can significantly improve performance and can also play a crucial role in disadvantage compensation (Szemerszki, 2015; Ceglédi 2012). However, deficits of these factors (of which exclusion is very severe, for example) have the opposite effect. In our research, we examined the role of self-assessed talent preferences, self-satisfaction, regular physical activity, and coping with exclusion among the students of the University of Debrecen (N=159). Results: Based on the results of the linear regression analysis, exclusion itself has a negative effect on academic achievement, but self-satisfaction and coping with exclusion show a positive effect. Our results draw attention to the importance of social relationships and prevention of exclusion, as it is clear that social exclusion has a long-term impact on self-esteem and higher academic achievement, and is stronger the earlier it appears.
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Resilience as a Coping Skill and Physical Activity at the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and Special Educational Needs, University of Debrecen
73-82Views:272Resilient living involves following characteristics that develop effective adaptive mechanisms in the individual. These mechanisms can contribute effectively to coping with the negative stressors we face in our daily lives. These characteristics should be examined not in a static way, but through the constantly changing internal and external conditions. In our research, we sought to answer the question of the relationship between the components of students' physical activity and their psychological coping strategies at the Faculty of Child Education and Special Education, University of Debrecen. Two validated questionnaires were used in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to measure physical activity, and the Hungarian adaptation of the 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used to measure resilience characteristics. The study was conducted in February 2025 (n=303, correspondence n=188, full-time n=115). Studies have shown that the type of sporting activity students participate in influences their coping skills. All of the factors related to resilience are positively associated with respondents' sporting activities. In seven of the twenty-five questions, a significant correlation was found between stronger coping skills and the type of sporting activity undertaken in the present. Unsurprisingly, the strongest associations were found for perseverance, overcoming difficulties, initiative in problem solving, positive self-image and maintaining a good mood when comparing those who regularly engaged in sporting activities with their inactive peers. The same results were obtained when the components of physical activity (factors related to work/transport/household/leisure sports) were also compared separately with factors related to mental resilience. Overall, some types of household work and higher levels of sporting activities (competitive and recreational) have a positive effect on individuals' coping skills.
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The Experiences of Motor Development in Preschool Children Diagnosed Early with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Parents’ Perspective
81-94Views:1016The movement and the developmental of motor skills is a crucial role for every child, as motor and cognitive states and development are closely interconnected. Preschool years represent a particularly important period for motor development, as the motor skills and abilities developed during this time are decisive for the entire later life. This study addresses the characteristics of movement and the effectiveness of interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder, examined from the parents' perspective. The investigation, based on personal interviews (n=28), involved parents raising children who were diagnosed early with autism spectrum disorder. The data obtained from the interviews we were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including frequency and content analysis, to identify recurring patterns and individual differences. Through thematic coding and categorization of responses, three main themes we were identified: 1) Characteristics of motor functions, 2) The significance of early diagnosis, 3) Development and developmental interventions.
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ACCESSIBLE TOURISM SERVICES IN THE NORTH GREAT PLAIN REGION
77-81Views:326In the ever-increasing competition between the tourist destinations, the rethinking of the primary and secondary attraction factors (Bácsné et. al., 2018), their re-planning, supplementation, and development are indispensable. This is also true for Hungary and the Northern Great Plain region, where the availability of therapeutic and thermal water is a priority factor (Müller & Könyves, 2006; Müller & Kórik 2009; Michalkó & Rácz 2011; Löwei 2017). The further development towards accessible tourism, even for a long-standing, well-established destination in health tourism is to be considered, in order service providers not only could strengthen their existing position but also open up to new markets and consumer groups (Mosonyi et. al. 2013, Lengyel 2015). The understanding and implementation of strategies for new consumer groups include the product and service evaluation based on individual leisure constraints.
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THE ROLE AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION
101-112Views:4393The essence of man is movement. It is true that the need for exercise varies at different age stages, but movement and its developmental role and positive impact accompany us throughout our lives. Movement development determines the development of the abilities of healthy and disabled children, which is manifested in the improvement of not only motor but also cognitive abilities. In our article, we present the theoretical foundations of movement development and development by analyzing secondary literature. We highlight and present the methodological features related to movement development that can be used in the field of special education, which can help children with special needs or disabilities to overcome their ability disadvantages.
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A Study Examining the Health Behavior and Sports History of Students Participating in Sports Science Training at the University of Nyíregyháza
29-36Views:230The aim of the study is to explore the health behavior, sports history, and relationship to sports and future professional values of sports science students at the University of Nyíregyháza, with particular emphasis on gender differences and the role of sports history in the development of career motivations and value orientations. During the study, we analyzed 118 self-completed questionnaires in SPSS format, processing the data in an R environment using basic statistical indicators, chi-square tests, and independent sample t-tests. Our results show that students lead health-conscious and active lifestyles, and risky health behaviors (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol consumption) are rare. Gender differences are minimal, with the only significant difference being in sports activity, which was higher among men. Sports background did not directly influence career choice motivations or future sports goals, but it had a significant impact on value orientation: competitive sports experience resulted in stronger perseverance and discipline orientation, which is key in sports education, coaching, and recreation careers. The research shows that sports background represents not only physical but also psychological, motivational, and value capital, contributing to the development of sports training and the shaping of future generations' attitudes toward sports.
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INVITATION TO THE 'EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION' INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
103-105Views:155Date: 2016. May 25-26.
Place: Debreceni Egyetem Gyermeknevelési és Felnőttképzési Kar (Hajdúböszörmény, Désány István u. 1-9.) -
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICAL BACKGROUND OF ONE SAMPLE, CRITERIUM ORIENTED EFFECTIVENESS STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
69-78Views:716This paper offers methodological guidance to the mathematical-statistical analysis of criterium-oriented effectiveness studies (in case of examining one sample, when we compare the observed values to a criterium value of a development plan) of development programs for children who need special treatment. We provide practical help to choose the adequate mathematical-statistical test for examining differences in the case of one sample (see: Abari et all, 2015), to create commands for R statistical software, as well as to the interpretation of R results.
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MATHEMATICAL STATISTICAL BACKGROUND OF SELF-CONTROLLED EFFECTIVENESS STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
65-75Views:700This paper offers methodological guidance to the mathematical-statistical analysis of self-controlled (pre-test - development - post-test type) effectiveness studies of development programs written for children who need special treatment. After summarising the basic terms we show what kind of commands can be given to a downloadable free software (it is the R language), and how we can interpret the results of statistical calculations done by the software.
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STRUCTURES OF DATABASES FOR IMPACT STUDIES OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN A FREE STATISTICAL SOFTWARE: IN THE SOFTWARE ’R’
37-47Views:1827In order to carry out effectiveness study of the development programs (e.g. education, children with special needs) based on mathematical-statistical methods, the following factors are important: 1) you need some basic mathematical definitions (Math et all., 2015), 2) a statistical software (e.g.: the ’R’) at a reasonable price, 3) some experience in working with this software. The ’R’ is free downloadable software (that can be applied in mathematical-statistical calculations too) which can be a very useful instrument of research of children who need special treatment. This paper provides a practical solution in connection with the last two factors and introduces language ’R’ and its possibilities.
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
115-123Views:516Artificial intelligence has integrated itself into our everyday lives. The use of AI in education is not a new topic. The research aimed to explore the attitudes, experiences and potential applications of professionals working with children in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. A questionnaire method was used in the research. The survey included 122 participants (n=122). The results showed that the majority of respondents have a positive opinion of AI, even if they do not actively use it in their daily lives. Among the application areas of AI, data collection stands out in terms of popularity, while in other areas (e.g. preparing presentations, preparing for class, preparing assignments, searching for scientific literature), its uptake is more moderate but significant among respondents. Results show that AI is mostly used for tasks that facilitate information gathering and content creation. Most respondents think that AI can be used in certain areas, and there is a significant minority that is positive about its future use. There is great potential for future applications in education, although current experience and applications have not yet triggered a full-scale transformation.
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MATHEMATICAL STATISTICAL BACKGROUND OF ONE SAMPLED LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
63-72Views:753This paper offers methodological guidance to the mathematical-statistical analysis of one sampled longitudinal study of development programs. After summarising the basic terms we: a) show a simple algorithm to choice adequate statistic tests, b) present R commands of these statistic tests (note: R is a downloadable free software), and c) give suggestions about how we can interpret the results of statistical calculations done by this software.
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INVITATION TO THE 'EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION' INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
101-103Views:156Date: 2016. May 25-26.
Place: Debreceni Egyetem Gyermeknevelési és Felnőttképzési Kar (Hajdúböszörmény, Désány István u. 1-9.) -
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN EMPLOYMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES
7-19Views:552The role of the family as the arena for primary socialization is significant throughout our lives. The cultural capital, parental role models, and relationship with siblings all have a tremendous impact on academic and non-academic achievement, social networking, intra- and intergenerational embeddedness, and employment during studies. However, a change in family structure can negatively affect a child’s development, decrease his or her academic and non-academic achievement (Engler, 2016), and also causes a higher prevalence of health risk behaviours (Kovács and Nagy, 2017). In addition, due to the lower level of financial capital provided by the family, young people who have grown up in a non-intact family structure are often forced to work during their university or even high school studies to ensure their self-preservation. In our research, we examined the attitudes of the students studying at the University of Debrecen towards family and work in the light of the family structure, covering childhood storytelling experiences (BEST 2020). In addition to demographic issues, changes in family structure, childhood storytelling habits, and work-related attitudes were examined (N=159). 25.6% of the students’ parents are divorced, 24.3% grew up with their mother. 86.5% of the parents read tales in childhood, mostly (75%) every day, typically mothers. No significant difference could have been detected in childhood storytelling experiences based on family structure (p=0.322). Although the ratio of employment is higher among children of divorced parents, a significant difference is found at the beginning of employment. Based on the results, parents try to support university studies at least partly, but they are unlikely able to provide other resources that could force students to work. Based on our results, it can be stated that the role of the family in the early employment of young people is also significant, and the change in the family structure increases the proportion of employment besides university studies, which is mainly due to the family's financial situation.
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INVITATION TO THE 'EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION' INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
88-90Views:162Date: 2016. May 25-26.
Place: Debreceni Egyetem Gyermeknevelési és Felnőttképzési Kar (Hajdúböszörmény, Désány István u. 1-9.) -
MATHEMATICAL STATISTIC BACKGROUND OF EFFECTIVENES STUDIES WHICH COLLECT DATA FROM AN EXPERIMENTAL AND A CONTROLL GROUP ONLY ONCE
73-82Views:777One kind of effectiveness study of developmental programs compares results of an experimental group and a control group (when the data collecting happened only once). This paper offers methodological guidance to choose, apply and interpret adequate mathematical statistic analysis of these studies. Using R environment (this is a downable free software) is recommended to compute statistical results.
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IS THERE AN IDEAL AGE TO WIN AN OLYMPIC MEDAL?
7-17Views:615Knowledge of the age at which elite athletes achieve peak performance could provide invaluable information for the athletes to plan their career, to carefully select sports events promising successful participation. We aimed to identify the age at which top athletes achieved their Olympic medals, and to observe any changes in the average medal-winning age over the last decades. The age of Olympic medallists between 1960 Rome and 2016 Rio were collected using an online database. Data were gathered from the following individual sports: track and field, swimming, fencing (foil, épée, saber), triple jump, long jump, high jump, and wrestling (57 events all together). The study evaluates and compares the trends in the age of the winners in each discipline. Disciplines of this study show one of the two trends: the trend of increasing age, or trend of decreasing in age. In those disciplines, in which the Olympic medallists were younger than 26 years at the beginning of the examination period, such as swimming, the medallists became older over the decades. In those disciplines, however, in which the top three were older than 26 years at the beginning of the examination period, such as fencers, younger and younger athletes won their Olympic medals as time went by. The age and the trend in the changes of the age of the medallists in the examined disciplines support the theory of an optimal age, being around 26 years.
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SWIMMING AS A TOOL FOR PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING HEALTH
35-47Views:1017It is worth taking various preventive measures against the sedentary lifestyle, inadequate nutrition, and the harmful effects of stress on health. Swimming can be an excellent tool for this, which people consider to be one of the healthiest sports. How do people feel about this form of movement? Are you aware of the areas in which it is having a multifaceted positive impact? We sought answers to these and similar questions in our research. The study involved 126 people, all over the age of 40. Our method was an online questionnaire. Our results show that the multifaceted, positive effects of swimming are largely known to people, but there are still problem areas that are worth further investigation.
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BASIC TERMS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS OF IMPACT STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
69-77Views:617Pedagogues, kindergarten pedagogues, special needs teachers (also known as remedial teachers), and psychologists – just a few of those people who can create and use development programs. These programs are expected to be proven in their effects by using mathematical analysis. However, it doesn’t happen in every case – partly due to a shortage of definitions of mathematical statistics, methodology problems, and expensive software. This paper is a theoretical summary of the mathematical-statistical analysis of effectiveness studies of remedial courses designed for those who live with special needs.
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INVESTIGATION OF RECREATIONAL CONSUMER HABITS AMONG HUNGARIAN YOUNG ADULTS
33-44Views:1754Background: In our modern world the importance of how are we able to spend our leisure time is getting more and more significant. This approach is particularly important regarding youngsters. The generations of Y and Z are mainly mobile and they all were born in the world determined by electronics, where everything can be accessed and managed online via the internet. Because of this comfort, leisure time has been more passive, and unfortunately, the physical activity has not had recently as important significance as it was before. Results: Our paper conducted a survey about the leisure time habits of young adults and youngsters under 30 years old age. The results were analyzed with SPSS 21.0 software, we looked at baseline statistics and performed a Chi2 test with a gamma coefficient in a cross-table analysis. The focus has been placed on revealing potential differences in residence and net monthly income per capita. The results confirmed that respondents in the capital are more likely to engage in daily sports activities, while those who are living in villages are more likely to spend their free time with physical activity. Conclusion: We found that there is no justification for the big difference between one's leisure time spending and income. Outdoor activities received lower ratings from respondents with a net monthly income of fewer than 100,000 Ft per person.