Environmentally conscious consumption patterns in Hungarian households

This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature on the theoretical aspects of sustainable consumption. The conditions for consumers’ social responsibility and the formation of environmentally conscious behavior patterns will also be discussed, along with possible methods for motivating behavioral changes. The authors have completed a primary research study with the purpose of surveying environmentally conscious consumption patterns in Hungary. They also examined how the provision of appropriate information and the raising of awareness might encourage sustainable consumption. According to their findings, the respondents’ knowledge on environmentally conscious behavior was rather limited, and reinforcement was needed in identifying appropriate activity alternatives. This paper provides a summary of the qualitative research phase which employed in-depth interviews, logging and focus groups. The consecutive application of these methods enabled the authors to keep track of the process and the consequences of raising awareness

Hegel's Implicit View on How to Solve the Problem of Poverty

Against those who argue that Hegel despaired of providing a solution to the problem of poverty, I argue, on the basis of key dialectical transitions in Hegel's Philosophy of Right, that he held at least the following: (1) that the chronic poverty endemic to industrial capitalism can be overcome only through changes that must include a transformation in practices of consumption, (2) that this transformation must lead to more *sittlich* and self-conscious practices of consumption, and (3) that the institution best-suited to enable the development of these more *sittlich* and self-conscious practices of consumption is the *Korporation*

The effect of health conscious trends on food consumption

Food choice and food consumer behaviour is multifactoral behaviour, influenced by a large number of factors. Consumer way of life and health are relevant factors to understanding consumption preferences. In the last few decades the number of so-called civilization diseases has dramatically increased. Research has proved that the main cause for these diseases is the change in way of life; including rising stress in a fastpaced world and a lack of attention to physical activity and good nutrition. Nutrition and bad dietary habits have the greatest influence on weight gain and obesity, which are serious public health problems because the increased risk of premature death and civilization diseases like heart diseases, high blood pressure and diabetes. The state of health in the European countries was examined, with special focus on Hungary, regarding public health indicators and nutrition habits. Data was collected from FAOSTAT and EUROSTAT database. The life expectancy in Hungary is one of the worst of the European countries and the rate of obesity exceeds the average in Europe. From research and observations, one difference is that people in Hungary eat less of some foods deemed healthful by nutritional scientists, such as vegetables, fruits and milk. Improving the state of health is a notable task in Hungary, and one important part of the solution is changing bad dietary habits.health, nutrition, marketing, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety,

New consumer trends

The aim of the discussion is to examine the new trends observed in consumer behaviour of today’s households around the world. This article contains a purely theoretical analysis of the new trends. Its structure is as follows: after explaining the concept of a consumption trend and its main characteristics, the further part of this text analyses the key “new” or “alternative” consumer trends, such as: deconsumption, eco-consumption, conscious consumption, collaborative consumption, freeganism, prosumption, smart shopping and cocooning, followed by a conclusion.Wydanie współfinansowane ze środków Miasta Łodzi w ramach zadania “Współpraca z wyższymi uczelniami” – umowa 100/03/201

Is Quantum Mechanics needed to explain consciousness ?

In this short comment to a recent contribution by E. Manousakis [1] it is argued that the reported agreement between the measured time evolution of conscious states during binocular rivalry and predictions derived from quantum mechanical formalisms does not require any direct effect of QM. The recursive consumption analysis process in the Ouroboros Model can yield the same behavior.Comment: 3 page

Relative Consumption and Endogenous Labour Supply in the Ramsey Model: Do Status-Conscious People Work Too Much?

This paper introduces consumption externalities into a Ramsey-type model with endogenous labour supply and homogeneous agents. The instantaneous utility of any consumer is assumed to depend on work effort, own consumption and relative consumption, where the latter determines the individual's status in the society. Appropriate normality conditions with respect to consumption and leisure ensure that at least in the long run status-conscious individuals consume and work too much, compared to the social optimum, and that the capital stock is too high. Public policy can, however, induce the private sector to attain the social optimum by designing an optimal consumption tax policy.Status, Relative consumption, Work effort

Some Juva households' food expenditures

A consumer research study of food purchases in 10 households in Juva, Finland, in 2004 suggests that few households are environmentally conscious as was the case in the Järna study. The primary aim of this consumer survey was to see what a typical Finnish food basket might contain (consumption profile). A secondary goal was to find out how many of the items in that basket were locally and ecologically produced foodstuffs

Perbedaan Tingkat Konsumsi Energi, Protein, Vitamin A Dan Perilaku Kadarzi ada Anak Balita Stunting Dan Non Stunting Di Desa Kopen Kecamatan Teras Kabupaten Boyolali

Background: Toddlers are our future successor, toddlers also determine the future of the nation. Nutritional problems one of which is a state of stunting short body that is -2SD below the median. Factors affecting the nutritional status is the intake of energy, protein, vitamins A and KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ). Objective: To identify differences in the level of consumption of energy, protein, vitamins A and KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ). in stunted and non-stunted children under five Methods: This study used observational method with cross sectional approach. Total sample of 84 children under five. Nutritional status data obtained with the height measurement. Food intake data was obtained through a 24-hour recall. KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ). data obtained by administering a questionnaire. The statistical test used was the independent test T Test and Test Wilcoxom. Results: Energy consumption is highest in children under five are stunted light energy consumption is 40.5%. whereas the non-stunted children under five highest normal consumption is 76.2%. Highest level of protein intake in infants stunting is normal energy consumption is 57.1% lower than non-stunted children under five highest normal consumption is 66.7%. The level of vitamin A consumption is highest in children under five are stunted normal consumption of vitamin A which is 64.3% higher than non-stunted children under five highest normal consumption is 40.5% . Level KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ).Good Behavior in children under five years of stunting was 66.6% lwer of stunting children under five years is 83%. The result kolelasi between energy test p = 0.001, p = 0.000 protein, vitamin A p = 0.000 and p = 0.018 KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ). in children under five stunted and non-stunted. Conclusion: There is a difference in the level of consumption of energy, protein, vitamins A and KADARZI ( conscious family nutrition ). in children under five stunted and non-stunted in Village Teras Kopen District of Boyolali

Sensory imagery in craving: From cognitive psychology to new treatments for addiction

Sensory imagery is a powerful tool for inducing craving because it is a key component of the cognitive system that underpins human motivation. The role of sensory imagery in motivation is explained by Elaborated Intrusion (EI) theory. Imagery plays an important role in motivation because it conveys the emotional qualities of the desired event, mimicking anticipated pleasure or relief, and continual elaboration of the imagery ensures that the target stays in mind. We argue that craving is a conscious state, intervening between unconscious triggers and consumption, and summarise evidence that interfering with sensory imagery can weaken cravings. We argue that treatments for addiction can be enhanced by the application of EI theory to maintain motivation, and assist in the management of craving in high-risk situations

An Economic-Psychological Model of Sustainable Food Consumption

This paper proposes a novel economic-psychological model of individual food consumption and food waste that recognizes individuals as social and moral beings who are boundedly rational and have limited capacity for self-control. The model identifies five components of individuals’ utility that correspond to five modes of being or selves: the hedonic agent, the social agent, the moral agent, the health-conscious agent and the habits-driven agent. In the model, individuals maximize this composite utility given their budget and effort constraints. We apply the model to analyze policies that can support the adoption of sustainable food consumption practices.bounded rationality, bounded self-control, habits, identity, social and moral norms, sustainable food consumption, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, D03, D11, D12,