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Employment of People with Disabilities as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy
21-37Views:149The study examines how the employment of people with disabilities is reflected in corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies among companies in Hungary. It explores how CSR activities shape society's attitudes and what competitive advantages can be gained. The study uses a mixed methodology: content analysis is used to present the communication strategies of four large companies (Szerencsejáték Zrt., Auchan Magyarország Kft., Magyar Posta Zrt., Nolato Magyarország Kft.) based on a specific set of criteria. The qualitative study involved seven participants. The results are processed using thematic analysis and quote-based interpretation. Based on empirical research, it can be concluded that people with disabilities can be integrated into the open labor market. Companies have separate integration programs and communicate this on their websites, but there is still improvement needed in their communication on social media, as only those who specifically search for it will find it.
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Social Responsibility in Hungarian Higher Education: The Zsuzsanna Lorántffy Mentoring Programme at the National University of Public Service I.
101-114Views:269The National University of Public Service is dedicated to social responsibility. One of its forms is volunteering, a cultural aspect that is lacking in the societal embedding in our country (Fejes, Kelemen és Szűcs, 2016). The study presents the results of an ongoing mentoring program at NUPS, where university members provided weekly subject tutoring online for residents of child protection centers in Transylvania. The primary goal of the program is to provide a form of compensation for disadvantages and psycho-social care through the establishment of personal connections (Baráth, 2016), aiding in the improvement of academic performance for underprivileged youth. In the long term, it aims to provide opportunities for the development of coping strategies that support participants in breaking through and achieving further success (Szőtsné és tsai, 2007). In the spring semester of the 2022/23 academic year, three children's homes had 36 students participating in the pilot phase of the program. After methodological training, 28 mentors provided assistance. Mentoring took place weekly in the requested subjects, including related study method counseling. Among the mentors were students, university lecturers, and functional staff, Continuous methodological counseling and experience exchange were provided. Each mentor kept a progress diary. At the end of the program, individual and focus group evaluations were conducted for all participant groups. The results of the pilot research are presented in two parts. The first presents the literature review and the academic background to the programme. The second paper will present the results of the research, the discussion and further steps planned.
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Social Responsibility in Hungarian Higher Education: The Zsuzsanna Lorántffy Mentoring Programme at the National University of Public Service II: The Results of Pilot Research
21-33Views:259The National University of Public Service is dedicated to social responsibility. One of its forms is volunteering, a cultural aspect that is lacking in the societal embedding in our country (Fejes & Szűcs 2016). The study presents the results of an ongoing mentoring program at NUPS, where university members provided weekly subject tutoring online for residents of child protection centers in Transylvania. The primary goal of the program is to provide a form of compensation for disadvantages and psycho-social care through the establishment of personal connections (Baráth, 2016), aiding in the improvement of academic performance for underprivileged youth. In the long term, it aims to provide opportunities for the development of coping strategies that support participants in breaking through and achieving further success (Szőtsné et al., 2007). In the spring semester of the 2022/23 academic year, three children's homes had 36 students participating in the pilot phase of the program. After methodological training, 28 mentors provided assistance. Mentoring took place weekly in the requested subjects, including related study method counseling. Among the mentors were students, university lecturers, and functional staff, Continuous methodological counseling and experience exchange were provided. Each mentor kept a progress diary. At the end of the program, individual and focus group evaluations were conducted for all participant groups. The results of the pilot research are presented in two parts. The first paper (Biro & Korpics, 2024) presented the literature review and the academic background to the programme. The second paper will present the results of the research, the discussion and further steps planned.
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SPECIAL TREATMENT OF THE CSR
27-41Views:310According to a broader definition offered by Kotler and Lee (2007, 10 p), the focus of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is on „selecting an initiative that will do the most good for the social issue as well as the corporation”. Following this line of reasoning, the purpose of this study is to examine through the use of practical examples those activities of CSR that can be in connection with the category of special treatment. To be more specific, these are CSR activities are related to the treatment of persons with a physical or mental disability and the treatment of people with reduced capacity to work. When it came to reviewing the activities of the selected companies, the CSR activity of Hungarian Affiliate of a global pharmaceutical company (company1) was considered as base. The CSR activities of the four other companies and company1 were evaluated by performing a content analysis of their websites. Due to the diverse sources of information, the news of 2015 and the press releases available on their websites were analyzed separately. The content analysis of the Sustainability reports and websites of the selected companies, supplemented with the latest company news, has opened the door to the preparation of a wide-spectrum activity inventory on the CSR areas related to the treatment of persons with a physical or mental disability and the treatment of people with reduced capacity to work.
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TALENT AND EDUCATION IN THE CSR OF COMPANIES
53-69Views:363According to a broader definition offered by Kotler and Lee (2007, 10 p), the focus of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is on „selecting an initiative that will do the most good for the social issue as well as the corporation”. Following this line of reasoning, the purpose of this study is to examine through the use of practical examples those activities of CSR that can be in connection with the category of special treatment. To be more specific, these are the CSR activities related to talent and education. The CSR activities of five companies were evaluated by performing a content analysis of their websites. The content analysis of the Sustainability reports and websites of the selected companies, supplemented with the latest company news of 2015 and the first 6 months of 2016, has opened the door to the preparation of a wide-spectrum activity inventory on the CSR areas related to talent and education. In this way, the aim of this study has thus been fulfilled.
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„YOU DO IT QUIETLY, YOU HELP AND THAT'S IT.” THE EXPERIENCE OF VOLUNTEERING THROUGH A CASE EXAMPLE
89-106Views:236The largest population movement in the history of Europe since the Second World War has been the migration process of recent years, which also appeared in Hungary in 2015. The significant demographic movement has resulted in important social reactions and has developed different narratives in the civil and also in the power fields. In Hungary, the refugee issue has become a decisive topic of political discourse since 2015, and the party coalition was among the first in Europe to represent the security policy. As a result, the refugees appeared as a source of danger, so the government has rejected them. In spite of this, the grassroots volunteer groups were organized in the civil sphere, who helped the refugee masses passing through Hungary in 2015. This paper analyses a very brief but very intense manifestation of Hungarian civil society involvement as a social response to current conflicts. We will look at how the 2015 migration wave grassroots crisis management took place in Debrecen. This cultural anthropological research is based on online and offline participatory observations and semi-structured interviews and informal conversations with volunteers who helped refugees in Debrecen. This study focuses on the motivations, attitudes, social responsibility of volunteers and their voluntary activity embedded in broader socio-political conditions. The first part of the article shows the formation and operational peculiarities of solidarity philanthropic organization with refugees in Debrecen. Then follows the individual aspects of volunteering. Finally, it will be discussed the socio-political context of the civil voluntary movement, the political interpretations of refugee assistance, and its impact on volunteering. With outlining a segment of the contemporary volunteer phenomenon we can get closer to provide a framework for understanding the possibilities of the recent civil sphere.
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(PRO) ACTIVITY IN THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF A HUNGARIAN SUBSIDIARY OF AN INTERNATIONAL LARGE COMPANY
77-95Views:384The spread of international companies in Hungary and the employment of Hungarian workers abroad have made it possible for foreign practices to increasingly appear in every field of the organizations’ functions. As organizations face continuous challenges all over the world, the range of solutions developed and used to tackle these challenges broadens continually. This paper describes the practice of a Hungarian subsidiary owned by a German parent company towards people with disabilities and those whose work capacity has changed. These activities are in connection with Human Resources, Communication, and more generally the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In the paper, the specific practice of the company, focusing on the complexity of new issues is described.
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ANALYZING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH BEHAVIOR IN CHILDHOOD – THE IMPACT OF MEDIA- AND COMPUTER USAGE ON HEALTH BEHAVIOR
61-67Views:448According to WHO a new integrative mindset became relevant nowadays which sees people as bio-psycho-social-spiritual wholes. These factors start to form in childhood and those who work with people have a great responsibility to help to deploy them. The media and the internet have the main role in influencing these 4 dimensions. In our article, we attempt to reveal the effects of this psychologically relevant question on health behavior. Several risk behaviors can be mentioned which are caused by uncontrolled media and internet usage. Bullying through electronic devices („cyberbullying”) occurs more and more frequently which has multiple reasons. Nevertheless, in connection with the social dimension of well-being, an important cause of internet usage appears the sense of belonging. The formation of health psychology was legitimate as the biomedical model failed and the expenses of health care and the interest towards the quality of life increased, also alternative solutions became more in demand.
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Moving the Soul –The Power of Sport in Promoting Inclusion
129-137Views:41Social responsibility and an inclusive approach in higher education are no longer merely value-based aspirations but professional quality criteria. On the occasion of the Hungarian Parasport Day, the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Debrecen joined the FODISZ “Lélekmozgató” program and organized theoretical and practical awareness-raising sessions for students majoring in recreation and sport management. The aim of the program was to provide participants with a deeper understanding of sport opportunities for persons with disabilities and the professional relevance of inclusive thinking through experiential learning. The theoretical component of the event focused on the social role of parasport, the values of perseverance and human performance, and the presentation of inspiring athlete life stories. During the practical sessions, students had the opportunity to try adapted sports activities – including sitting volleyball, blindfold fencing, and fine motor skill development tasks – which fostered empathy, cooperation, and conscious program planning through personal experience. Based on participants’ feedback, the event not only shaped attitudes but also contributed to strengthening students’ professional identity. Participants reflected more consciously on the importance of inclusive program design, accessibility considerations, and responsible organizational attitudes. The program highlighted that inclusivity is not a separate task but a fundamental principle in the work of sport and recreation professionals. Such experiential awareness-raising initiatives can contribute in the long term to the development of inclusive sport communities and to the promotion of social equity.
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„We Should Try to Live in a Way that We Are in Control of Our Own Lives” – Autonomy and Self-Determination of Adults with Disabilities I.
37-53Views:305This study presents the partial results of research exploring the autonomy and self-determination opportunities of adults with disabilities. Our present study presents the results of a set of questions concerning identification and, in connection with this, the possibility of taking responsibility and making decisions (guardianship), as well as independence in activities related to everyday life, such as dressing, transportation, and the use of information and communication tools. The uniqueness of our research lies in the fact that we examine the realization of autonomy from two different perspectives: that of the person with a disability and that of the family caregiver, primarily the mother. We use a qualitative method, semi-structured interviews, to explore the possibilities for people with disabilities to exercise autonomy and self-determination. Our goal is to find out whether persons with disabilities consider themselves adults, whether they have the opportunity to make independent decisions and take responsibility, and how they assess their own skills and abilities in various activities related to everyday life. A further aim is to explore whether families identify their relatives with disabilities as adults, how they relate to their efforts to achieve autonomy, and whether they help them to achieve autonomy; if so, how, and in what ways do they support the realization of autonomy? According to our research findings, people with disabilities have limited autonomy. They experience greater freedom of self-determination in the areas of self-service and self-care activities related to everyday life. The responses of people with disabilities reveal a need for autonomy, a desire for independence, and a desire for self-determination. The attitude of family members towards the autonomy of their relatives with disabilities is contradictory in many areas, and they tend to strive for control. The view of disability continues to be characterized by an ability-centered and deficit-oriented approach.
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SIBLING CARE - SIBLINGS CARING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
111-121Views:916The increasing life expectancy of adults with intellectual disabilities has raised new questions and challenges for families. Depending on the severity of their condition, people with intellectual disabilities need support from their families and environment to vary degrees throughout their lives. They depend on their family members, which addiction is a new problem as parents get older, and care will be the responsibility of siblings who are already living independent lives, sometimes geographically far away. Sibling care should be interpreted differently than when it is performed by a parent or a paid carer, it is more emotionally complex, its content and direction are diverse. We know not too much about sibling caregivers, we only have hypothetical answers to the questions based on a small number of studies or research in similar areas. This paper aims to provide an overview of the situation and motivations of adults who care of and take responsibility for their siblings with intellectual disabilities, and of their role and interaction of the various influences that help them understand. Getting to know siblings is necessary in order for the support system of the special education and social policy to adapt properly to the situation of the - unfortunately - barely ‘visible’ population.
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Improving the Movement of SEN Children with the Help of a Therapy Dog
47-54Views:561The therapeutic relationship with animals is crucial for psychological, somatic and social health, as it enriches the well-being of the functional whole (Bánszky et al., 2012). Regular contact with animals strengthens people's experience of responsibility, attachment, unconditional acceptance and love, and also creates a sense of security, as the very existence of an animal reduces anxiety symptoms, loneliness and social isolation. In addition spending time with animals helps to optimise different movements. This paper presents of an ongoing research project. The main aim of our research is to highlight the importance of canine-assisted therapy in refining the movement of children with special educational needs by having them participate in canine-assisted therapy sessions on a weekly basis, during which, in addition to anamnesis and observations, we measure the children's development using a scale (Portage scale) that is accepted in special education. It is hypothesised that the animal-assisted therapy will have a significant positive impact on the large and fine motor skills of children with special educational needs. Our chosen research methods are case study and observation. Data processing requires both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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“We Should Try to Live in a Way that Allows Us to Be Our Own Masters” – Autonomy and Self-Determination among Adults with Disabilities II.
55-69Views:49This paper presents selected findings from a study examining the autonomy and self-determination of adults with disabilities. In a previous publication (Kompár & Balázs-Földi, 2025), we reported findings related to self-identification, decision-making and responsibility-taking, as well as independence in activities of daily living. The present study focuses on interpersonal relationships, particularly friendships and intimate partnerships, as well as employment and housing. The research investigates the realization of autonomy from the perspectives of both persons with disabilities and their caregiving family members, primarily mothers. Drawing on semi-structured interviews, the study explores opportunities for establishing and maintaining friendships and intimate relationships, family members’ perceptions of these relationships, and attitudes toward sexuality. In addition, it examines participants’ employment and housing opportunities and their future aspirations in these domains. The findings suggest that persons with disabilities experience limited autonomy, particularly in relation to sexuality and intimate relationships. Family members’ attitudes toward employment are characterized by caution and ambivalence, while considerable uncertainty surrounds future housing arrangements. Perceptions of disability continue to be dominated by an ability-centered and deficit-oriented perspective.
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Etymology, Cosmology, and Marine Stewardship: The Socio-Ecological Significance of Hygeralai in Luang Island
63-77Views:110This study examines hygeralai as a system of knowledge and socio-ecological governance practiced by the Indigenous community of Luang Island, Southwest Maluku, within the broader context of global climate change and increasing coastal development pressures. Against the backdrop of rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification that significantly affect coastal ecosystems, the study positions hygeralai not merely as a customary tradition, but as a normative and cosmological framework that structures sustainable human–nature relations. The research employs a qualitative ethnographic design grounded in ecological anthropology and the socio-ecological systems (SES) framework. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation, and spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Sampling followed the principle of data saturation, reaching a saturation level exceeding 90%. Data analysis proceeded through domain, taxonomic, componential, and thematic stages to identify the normative, ecological, and social dimensions embedded in hygeralai practices. The findings indicate that hygeralai is rooted in linguistic transformation and local cosmology that conceptualize the sea as both a sacred domain and a communal resource. The system regulates seasonal harvesting closures and openings, restricts fishing gear, and institutionalizes collective responsibility for maintaining ecological balance. Coral reef conditions in the Luang region, including Metiamarang Island, remain relatively healthy, characterized by low levels of degradation and high biodiversity. Nevertheless, ecosystem sustainability faces internal challenges, such as unstructured waste management, as well as external threats including illegal fishing, destructive fishing practices, and the impacts of global climate change. The study demonstrates that hygeralai represents a spiritually grounded environmental ethic integrating historical, linguistic, and ecological dimensions within a community-based governance system. It contributes to the development of marine resource management models for Indonesia’s outermost small islands by emphasizing the integration of local knowledge, institutional support, and adaptive policy responses to global environmental change.
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CORPORATE TALENT STRATEGY
19-34Views:543This paper summarizes the key problems and opportunities of the corporate talent strategy. The corporate talent strategy can be a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and/or the Human Resource Management, and it can be profitable, and it can determine the future of an organization, too.