Author(s): Ágnes TOLNAI, Nikolett VINCZE

Title: SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Source: P. Baka, D. Borbélyová, A. Csehiová, K. Józsa, K. Kéri, B. Kiss, O. Magirovskaya, Y. Orsovics, B. Pukánszky, Sz. Simon, P. Šenkár, A. Tóth-Bakos, A. Tóthné Litovkina, A. Varga (eds.): 17th International Scientific Conference of J. Selye University. Sessions of the Faculty of Education. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-539-0

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/5390.2026.399

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2025, 399-413

Published on-line: 2026

Language: en

Abstract: Research was attempted with the students in the Faculty of Pedagogy of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary to map the concepts of family-like atmosphere and supportive community in university life. Building upon the Faculty's historic tradition - where strong emphasis is put on community life, moral education, and close teacher-student relationships - the study examined how such ideas live in today's student life. While students may not always even directly seek out these values when choosing a university, they deeply appreciate their existence in their everyday academic lives. This confirms that the Faculty of Pedagogy's role as community organizer - rooted in tradition and pedagogic heritage - is more than ever highly applicable today and makes a valuable contribution to the well-being and success of a student.

Keywords: higher education, Hungary, values, family-like atmosphere, supportive community

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