The study aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the Hungarian child protection system, particularly regarding foster care and the evolution of children’s resilience. The study presents the current institutional structure and the specific challenges of foster care. It pays special attention to the effects of the traumatic experiences accumulated in the birth family. The research uses thematic content analysis, exploring the preparedness of foster parents, the management of behavioral problems, and the role of leisure activities and coping techniques in developing children’s resilience. Based on the results, it formulates proposals to support foster parents and increase the efficiency of the child protection system.

Keywords: child welfare, resilience, behaviour issues, attachment, foster parents, biological family, leisure activities

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This study examines the evolving nature of work and work practices through the perspectives of young professionals from Transylvania employed in the contemporary corporate sector. Empirical data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with participants and information derived from personal data forms they completed. The first research question investigates how environmental factors shape participants’ perceptions of work and their definitions of meaningful work. The second explores the balance between the economic and moral dimensions of work, focusing on how participants might reorganize their lives if material wealth were accessible without the necessity of employment. The third question addresses an ethical dilemma concerning resource exploitation and its implications for human dignity. The findings indicate that early socialization experiences, particularly within familial and educational settings, play a significant role in shaping individuals’ perceptions of work. Furthermore, even in the presence of material wealth, participants expressed a strong sense of moral obligation to contribute to their communities. One of the study’s central claims is that the moral dimension of work does not entirely disappear, despite the rules of the modern labor market.

Keywords: meaningful work, human dignity, unconditional basic income, community, young professionals, corporate sector

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This study examines the interactions between bears and humans in the village of Zetelaka, with a particular focus on the impact of tourism. The village is home to a significant population of brown bears, which attract tourists due to their ecological and social significance. However, the proximity of bears to humans not only generates ecological concerns but also social tensions. The study reveals that the acceptance of bears in the community depends on how close they come to people’s daily lives. Tourism, particularly the increasing number of visitors, has a direct impact on the ecological balance and bear behavior, which could lead to long-term community and conservation challenges.

Keywords: human-animal interactions, impact of tourism, tourism branding, acceptance of bears, community narratives, nature conservation, sustainability, ecological issues, Zetelaka, social conflicts

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This paper examines the opinions and gender ideologies of ethnic Hungarians in Romania, focusing on the social and demographic factors that shape them. The analysis is based on the ethnic Hungarian subsample of the European Values Study conducted in 2019/2020. While gender inequalities and related attitudes among Hungarians in Romania remain relatively understudied, this research is significant for exploring the role of traditional values and ideologies in perpetuating the so-called “stalled revolution”.
Our findings support Begall et al.’s assertion that gender ideologies are multidimensional rather than unidimensional. Moreover, we observe that attitudes toward women’s private and public roles are influenced by different variables. From women’s perspective, the results highlight the essence of the “stalled revolution.” On one hand, women have embraced the norm of building professional careers; on the other, their efforts are hindered by men’s relatively weaker support for women’s career aspirations. Additionally, women’s professional endeavours often clash with the widespread social consensus that caregiving is a fundamentally gendered, feminized role.

Keywords: gender equality, gender ideologies, care crisis, motherhood, Hungarians in Romania

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