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• Interconnections between social work and the natural environment

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  Julia Kosztka

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  172

  The aim of my study is to examine the appearance of ecology and natural environment in the
  theory and practice of social work. By reviewing international literature, my aim is to review and
  systematize basic theories and professional directions. I also consider it important to look at the
  Hungarian aspects. Global environmental changes and social changes interact, and the social
  work profession evolves, and incudes new trends and approaches while reflecting ever-changing
  challenges. The relationship between the person and his/her environment has always been one
  of the central themes of social work, but the pursuit of sustainability and the focus on the natural
  environment may bring a new dimension to the interpretation of the person-in-environment
  approach. In my paper, I attempt to understand the values and motivations of ‘green social work’,‘environmental social work’ and ‘eco-social work’ and I attempt to understand the relationship
  between social work and the natural environment, and examine the roles social workers may
  carry on related to the global environmental changes.

• Social Value Changes and Social Work Education: Examining the Student Base and Career Orientation of Social Work and Related Undergraduate Programs in Light of Social Value Changes

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  Zsolt Mikula

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  118

  The rapid pace of technological modernization, coupled with the economic and political impacts of the past 30 years, has significantly reshaped the value system of the domestic population. As a result, human-centred community values that have held significant dominance for centuries (e.g., solidarity, supportive relationships, community) are increasingly being overshadowed by the growing dominance of individualistic and materialistic values. The societal acceptance and expansion of an ideology that prioritizes material growth and personal interests influence the development of personality and the moral framework of value systems through social interactions. This shift thus affects the motivational orientation of career choices among the younger generation. This study examines the extent of change through comparative quantitative data analysis and proposes measures to address the declining interest in social work careers.