Articles

• Examining the level and causes of food waste among Hungarian households

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  Viktória Vida

  Nóra-Magdolna Varga-Karádi

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  Food waste is one of the most serious global problems of the 21st century, affecting the environment, the economy, and society alike. Nearly one-third of the food produced worldwide ends up in the trash every year, while hundreds of millions of people suffer from malnutrition or starvation. In developed countries, waste is mainly linked to consumer habits, while in developing regions it is linked to infrastructure deficiencies. This phenomenon not only poses moral and economic challenges, but also has serious environmental impacts. In Hungary, hundreds of thousands of tons of food end up in the trash every year, much of which could be prevented through conscious purchasing, proper storage, and rethinking food consumption. Mitigating the problem requires a complex change in mindset on the part of both consumers and food chain operators, while education and technological innovation play a key role in the solution.

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• Segmentation of consumers based on environmentally conscious behavior – A Hungarian sample

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  Barbara Török

  Marietta Kiss

  Virág Ágnes Kiss

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  Sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant in economic, social and governmental spheres and functions, so the examination of environmentally conscious behaviour is also a priority in marketing. This research therefore focuses on sustainability, especially on the environmental pillar, with the aim of exploring how social groups can be differentiated in the field of environmental protection based on the behaviour and habits of individuals. In addition to descriptive statistical calculations and cross-tabulation analyses of data from an online questionnaire survey, the study used a revised set of 32 statements based on the GEB (General Ecological Behaviour) Scale to measure consumers’ environmental attitudes and behaviour, of which 24 statements were retained for factor analysis. Factor analysis resulted in the identification of seven reliable factors representing different dimensions of environmental behaviour and their associated values. After that, in the cluster analysis, respondents were grouped according to the previously established factors, which allowed the exploration of different attitudes and behavioural patterns for six different clusters (Green consumers, Community environmentalists, Liability avoiders, Passive individuals, Environmental impact reducers, Unpredictable individuals). The results show that there is still a significant number of consumers who have not or only partially introduced environmentally conscious habits into their daily actions. The results of this research may contribute to a deeper understanding of environmentally conscious behaviour and to better adapt sustainability initiatives to the specificities of different consumer groups.

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• Foreign workers in the Hungarian labour market

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  Lilla Csástyu

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  55

  This study aims to examine the impact of foreign labour on the Hungarian labour market. According to international literature, the economic impact of migration is complex: in the long term, it is generally positive, but in the short term it may negatively affect certain groups, especially those with lower qualifications. In the case of Hungary, I rely on regional and county-level data provided by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (HCSO), Eurostat and the OECD. Particular attention is given to the Northern Great Plain region, where qualitative labour shortages are characteristic. Based on the results, the labour market effects of migration in Hungary are differentiated and vary by region and level of education.

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• Trends in health tourism and possible alternatives for reducing regional inequalities

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  Helmeczi Gabriella

  Láczay Magdolna

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  Health tourism has become one of the key segments of the tourism industry in recent years, with significant economic and social impacts. It plays an important role in prevention, promoting healthy lifestyles, and improving access to medical services. At the same time, the geographical concentration of health tourism services poses a serious challenge: people living in peripheral areas are often unable to take advantage of these opportunities, which contributes to the deepening of social inequalities. The aim of the study is to explore the inequalities in access to health tourism services, especially spas, in rural areas. In June 2025, we conducted a self-administered questionnaire survey involving 109 people, focusing on Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. The study is pilot in nature and the sample is not representative, which limits its generalizability but provides important guidance for future research with larger sample sizes. The data were evaluated using cross-tabulation analysis, chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. With our work, we would like to explore alternative proposals and possibilities, thereby contributing to the reduction of social and regional disparities.

   

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