https://repozytorium.ukw.edu.pl///handle/item/77 2026-04-10T22:00:15Z 2026-04-10T22:00:15Z Idziak, Ewelina https://repozytorium.ukw.edu.pl///handle/item/8265 2026-04-09T12:33:18Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Verification of Income, Age and Education as Determinants for Alternative Investments among Polish Households Idziak, Ewelina The article concerns alternative investments implemented by households in Poland. On the basis of the study, two hypotheses concerning income and age and education as determinants influencing decision about alternative investments were verified. The following non-parametric tests were used: the Pearson chi-square test of independence, the H Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney U test. The hypothesis was confirmed that: "High income is a key factor in taking advantage of alternative investments." The hypothesis stating that “Age and education of the high-income decision maker influences the propensity to take risks.” has not been confirmed. Directions of further research have been proposed to broaden the knowledge of households investing alternatively.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Kurucz, Attila Vinkóczi, Tamás Tamás, Borbála Idziak, Ewelina https://repozytorium.ukw.edu.pl///handle/item/8263 2026-04-09T11:35:54Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Unveiling the Future of FinTech: Exploring the Behavioral Intentions Behind FinTech Adoption Kurucz, Attila; Vinkóczi, Tamás; Tamás, Borbála; Idziak, Ewelina In addition to the technological aspects of FinTech solutions, it is important to consider user willingness, particularly among the digitally savvy Generation Z. We conducted a survey in Hungary and Poland to gather information on young people’s use of FinTech applications and their attitudes towards FinTech services. In our research, we built on the already known technology adoption model (UTAUT) and combined it with an attitudinal study. To determine the factors that influence the propensity to use these services, we developed a hypothetical model and tested it with the results of the first round of the survey (n = 117). CB-SEM was used to investigate the relationship between attitudes, social influence, and intention to use behavior. The paper presents the significant relationship characteristics, model structure, and potential business applications of the results.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Pilarska, Natalia Liberska, Hanna Larionow, Paweł https://repozytorium.ukw.edu.pl///handle/item/8259 2026-03-30T07:51:32Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Self-care behaviours and parental burnout in a large sample of Polish mothers Pilarska, Natalia; Liberska, Hanna; Larionow, Paweł Introduction and Objective. The severity of parental burnout in Poland is the highest in the world. This is a significant social problem for both parents and their children. Previous research on burnout indicates the importance of self-care in reducing the risk of burnout. Therefore, it was decided to investigate whether self-care is a predictor of parental burnout, and if so, which self-care behaviours are more significant predictors of parental burnout in Polish mothers. Materials and Method. The study included 1,113 women from the general Polish population, aged 20–50 (M=32.01, SD=4.20). Parental burnout and self-care were assessed using the Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA) and the Self-Care Questionnaire, respectively. Results. As expected, the correlational analysis revealed negative links between the all self-care dimensions and parental burnout. Regression analysis indicated that among the eight dimensions of self-care, the most significant predictors of parental burnout were valuing oneself and one’s life, readiness and initiative to face life’s challenges, and belief about the availability and possibility of obtaining social support. Across demographic variables, living in larger cities, a higher number of children, and a higher level of education were associated with higher levels of parental burnout in Polish mothers. Conclusions. Higher levels of self-care behaviours were associated with lower levels of parental burnout in Polish mothers.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Walewicz, Piotr https://repozytorium.ukw.edu.pl///handle/item/8258 2026-03-17T10:32:21Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Converging Narratives on the European Green Deal: Polarised Homogeneity in Central European MEPs’ Facebook Discourse Walewicz, Piotr This study examines political narratives surrounding the European Green Deal (EGD) in seven Central European countries, revealing four separate dominant framings of the EGD, as well a pattern of strategic narrative convergence and interpretative polarization. Analysing 351 Facebook posts from 82 MEPs from 2019 to 2024, I identify four distinct meta‑narratives: a strongly anti‑EGD narrative, an uncritical pro‑EGD narrative, a critical pro‑EGD narrative advocating for greater ambition, and an opportunistic, pragmatic pro‑EGD narrative that strategically co ‑opts populist and far‑right themes. Despite varying national contexts, all narratives converge within these four dominant framings, indicating a strategic focus on mobilization rather than intergroup engagement and dialogue. The method used was an original synthesis of framing analysis, narrative analysis and affective analysis, focused on the general stance towards the EGD, the characterizations used, and emotional appeals of the posts. This research contributes to understanding the nuanced dynamics of climate policy discourse and the challenges of fostering constructive debate.

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