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Adapting to Change: Social, Organizational, and Technological Responses to Contemporary Challenges

A special issue of Societies (ISSN 2075-4698).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1347

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Márta Nárai

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Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Széchenyi István University, Egyetem tér 1, 9026 Győr, Hungary
Interests: civil society; nonprofit sector; different forms of social responsibility; communities; social inequalities; disadvantaged people
Dr. Adrienn Reisinger

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Department of International and Applied Economics, Széchenyi István University, Egyetem tér 1, 9026 Győr, Hungary
Interests: social participation; nonprofit sector; business society relations; corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The proposed Special Issue aims to explore the complex social challenges that societies face in the contemporary world characterized by globalization, technological advancement, demographic shifts, international conflicts, and economic changes. By examining the underlying factors and potential solutions to these challenges, this Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovative research. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of social issues, including but not limited to social inequality and justice, migration and integration, social adaptation to economic and societal challenges, technological impact on social structures, public health and well-being, civic engagement and political participation, and social resilience and inclusion. The primary purpose of the Special Issue is to foster interdisciplinary research that bridges social sciences, policy studies, and technological innovation, as well as to contribute to theoretical advancements in understanding social resilience and adaptation in a rapidly evolving global environment, and to offer evidence-based strategies for practitioners to address pressing social challenges. This Special Issue will usefully supplement existing literature by bridging disciplinary gaps, providing empirical insights, incorporating innovative methodologies, and offering practical recommendations. By advancing both theoretical understanding and practical solutions, this Special Issue aims to make a significant contribution to the field of social sciences and support the development of more equitable and resilient societies in a rapidly changing world.

Contributions have to follow one of the three categories of papers (article, conceptual paper or review) of the journal and address the topic of the Special Issue.

Dr. Márta Nárai
Dr. Adrienn Reisinger
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Keywords

  • societies
  • economic and societal challenges
  • changing world
  • resilience
  • technology

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Challenges Faced by Female Leaders Through a Lens of a Western Hungarian Research
by Jázmin Lőre and Lívia Ablonczy-Mihályka
Societies 2025, 15(9), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15090262 - 18 Sep 2025
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In the global work culture of the 21st century, the image of female leaders is marginal. The stereotypical opinion links the terms leaders and managers to the male gender and predetermined gendered characteristics typical to men. The aim of this study is to [...] Read more.
In the global work culture of the 21st century, the image of female leaders is marginal. The stereotypical opinion links the terms leaders and managers to the male gender and predetermined gendered characteristics typical to men. The aim of this study is to redefine certain perspectives through empirical research based on previous literature regarding gender stereotypes in leadership and challenges facing female leaders. This paper looks at the main issues that concern female leaders throughout their careers and even after reaching a higher position and discusses the differences between male and female workers on the top levels of the organizational hierarchy. The research was conducted in the Western Transdanubia region of Hungary. The research was based on eight semi-structured interviews with mid- and senior managers, which were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify patterns and challenges. As an exploratory qualitative study with a region-specific sample, the findings provide valuable insights but should be interpreted cautiously as they cannot be extrapolated to a comparable situation. The findings of the study indicate that gender gaps in the corporate world can be attributed to the presence of stereotypes resulting from gender roles embedded in patriarchal societies, gender-based discrimination in the labor market. As the results suggest, these non-quantifiable problems are of great importance in terms of the position of women in the labor market and society. Full article
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Psychological Capital, Workplace Stress, and Mobbing in the Context of Workers’ Mental Health
by Judit Glavanits, Kitti Hengl and Anikó Benyák
Societies 2025, 15(9), 244; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15090244 - 2 Sep 2025
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This study examines how employees’ psychological capital relates to workplace stress and mobbing (also known as workplace bullying) across three European countries. Stress has become an increasingly dominant issue globally since the second half of the 20th century, moving from clinical contexts into [...] Read more.
This study examines how employees’ psychological capital relates to workplace stress and mobbing (also known as workplace bullying) across three European countries. Stress has become an increasingly dominant issue globally since the second half of the 20th century, moving from clinical contexts into public awareness. It is now recognized as a significant health risk factor, particularly in work environments. While positive forms of stress (eustress) can enhance performance, chronic workplace stress is linked to serious mental and physical health problems. This study investigates the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap), workplace stress, and mobbing among employees in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Based on a cross-sectional survey (N = 89), the research applied validated instruments (PCQ, PSS-10, COPSOQ II) to measure PsyCap, perceived workplace stress, and experiences of mobbing. Results show a high average PsyCap level (M = 4.64, SD = 0.70) and a moderate perceived workplace stress level (M = 2.73, SD = 0.62) across the sample. A strong negative correlation was identified between PsyCap and workplace stress (r = −0.573, p < 0.001), while a moderate positive correlation was found between workplace stress and mobbing experiences (r = 0.323, p = 0.002). Although PsyCap moderated stress levels, it did not significantly moderate the relationship between mobbing and perceived stress. These findings emphasize the role of PsyCap in reducing workplace stress and underline the necessity of organizational interventions in promoting psychological resilience and mobbing prevention. The results also indicate a need to further examine the causal relationship between mobbing, stress, and PsyCap. Full article
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From Voice to Action: Upholding Children’s Right to Participation in Shaping Policies and Laws for Digital Safety and Well-Being
by Enikő Kovács-Szépvölgyi, Dorina Anna Tóth and Roland Kelemen
Societies 2025, 15(9), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15090243 - 2 Sep 2025
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While the digital environment offers new opportunities to realise children’s rights, their right to participation remains insufficiently reflected in digital policy frameworks. This study analyses the right of the child to be heard in the academic literature and in the existing international legal [...] Read more.
While the digital environment offers new opportunities to realise children’s rights, their right to participation remains insufficiently reflected in digital policy frameworks. This study analyses the right of the child to be heard in the academic literature and in the existing international legal and EU regulatory frameworks. It explores how children’s participation right is incorporated into EU and national digital policies and examines how genuine engagement can strengthen children’s digital resilience and support their well-being. By applying the 7C model of coping skills and analysing its interaction with the right to participation, the study highlights how these elements mutually reinforce the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a qualitative analysis of key strategic documents and the relevant policy literature, the research identifies the tension between the formal acknowledgment of children’s right to participate and its practical implementation at law- and policy-making levels within the digital context. Although the European Union’s examined strategies emphasise children’s participation, their practical implementation often remains abstract and fragmented at the state level. While the new BIK+ strategy shows a stronger formal emphasis on child participation, this positive development in policy language has not yet translated into a substantive change in children’s influence at the state level. This nuance highlights that despite a positive trend in policy rhetoric, the essential dimension of genuine influence remains underdeveloped. Full article
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