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Issue 9/2024

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Publication date: 03.2025

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Editorial Secretary Karolina Piątek

Editor-in-Chief Ireneusz M. Świtała

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Karolina Piątek

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 9-9

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.001.20939
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Social and institutional support in crisis

Monika Czerw

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 12-23

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.002.20940
The birth of a child with a disability changes the life of an entire family. Parents struggle to accept the situation, experience severe stress, are tired, and have little time. Furthermore, tensions between parents emerge due to changes necessary in the family’s emotional and social functioning. As a result, there is often a reduction in social activities. In many cases, the child’s mother also decides to give up her job. In such difficult situations, there is an increased need for help and support for the child and the whole family. This is because the support received protects the family’s psychological well-being, promotes a sense of security, and influences the family’s quality of life.
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Katarzyna Wasilewska-Ostrowska

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 24-33

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.003.20941
The article focuses on ethical issues concerning the profession of social worker. It primarily concerns the dilemmas that may arise for people in this profession when working with people in the homeless crisis. The text presents examples of ethical concerns, as well as proposed solutions.
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Janusz Maj, Anna Szemplińska

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 34-52

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.004.20942
The aim of the article is to outline the foundations of the pedagogy of friendship, inclusive interventions and their application in the field of social work (empowerment), which are the fundamental principles used in L’Arche communities. The article is derived from the practice of managing sheltered housing in the Wrocław L’Arche community. The article presents the foundations of the concept of the pedagogy of friendship, based on which, it is possible to implement and deepen the values that constitute the essence of L’Arche, namely relational-dialogical accompaniment and the creation of new pedagogical intervention methods.
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Threats and hopes of the modern world

Lilia Carchilan, Dorin Afanas

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 54-71

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.005.20943
Since tomorrow will not be as we know it today, and information technologies are developing at the speed of light, it is necessary to invest in the implementation of drones in school programs to streamline social policies and improve social equity in both rural and urban areas.
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Karolina Czerwiec, Karolina Piątek

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 72-86

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.006.20944
Experts in behavioral science believe that all factors capable of stimulating a person can be addictive; and whenever a habit turns into a chore, it can be considered an addiction. They also believe that there are both many similarities and differences between the diagnostic symptoms of chemical and behavioral addiction (Poikolainen, 2023). Growing evidence suggests that women’s and men’s experiences of recovery may also differ. Recovery from addiction is not linear and is a multifactorial and long-term process. The aim of the article is to characterize different approaches to the problem of addiction and therapy for women and men.
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Magdalena Leżuchar

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 87-105

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.007.20945
This article presents peer learning as one form of active educational support in which students of the same or close to the same age learn from each other, sharing knowledge, skills and experiences. ‘Peer’ in English means a person of the same level, of the same rank. This method is now widely used among students as it brings great educational benefits to those who use it. In this article, the author seeks to answer the following questions: is peer learning an effective method of activating peer learning and peer support? and are other aspects of peer learning used in the classroom in addition to peer – collaborative learning, such as group work, project work and what is the role of the teacher/ lecturer in this method? The study presents student and pupil responses to the questions posed above, which relate to the effectiveness of this method for learning.
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Paweł Kaszuba

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 106-121

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.011.21264
In this article, based on broader research on threats in cyberspace conducted by the author for a dozen or so years, one of the key interdisciplinary aspects is taken up, namely addictions and improper participation of humans in digital space. These threats are considered from the perspective of personalistic ethics of the digital world and encompass humans integrally and interdisciplinarily, based on well established, many year research and observations of many specialists in this area of participation of the contemporary generation. Out of necessity, only a fragment of threats has been selected in this article, although it fits into the ethical model of cyberspace understood as a space of activities and human presence in digital systems of technology and media.
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Around the issue of suicide

Joanna Dworakowska

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 124-140

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.008.20946
This article is a review, based on the English-language literature, while its aim is to comprehensively analyze and synthesize current knowledge on the specifics of the process of coping with the traumatic loss of a loved one who committed suicide, with a particular focus on three key aspects: family dynamics after suicidal trauma, emotional and behavioral reactions to trauma after suicidal loss, available forms of professional grief support. Corresponding with the stated goal is the adopted problem field, which is expressed in the question: what empirical illustrations presented in the English-language literature indicate how family dynamics, emotional and behavioral reactions and available forms of support condition the process of coping with suicidal loss? In order to answer such a research question, key scientific databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase and Web of Science were reviewed by using a combination of keywords: “suicidal bereavement,” “suicide”, „adjustment disorders”, “trauma”, “support” and ”therapeutic interventions”. The analysis of the extracted content was based on: comparing the findings, taking into account differences and similarities in the areas of family dynamics, emotional and behavioral reactions, and forms of professional support; interpreting the results in the context of scientific theories and models on suicidal bereavement; and synthesizing the conclusions of the review to identify key theoretical and practical implications.
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Paweł Piotrowski

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 141-151

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.009.20947
The article addresses how different musical cultures approach the themes of depression and suicide, while also analyzing the social and psychological consequences of such content. Music, as a universal means of expression, plays a multifaceted role in its relationship with the topic of mental health crises, serving as a therapeutic tool, a warning signal, and, at times, negatively affecting sensitive individuals. Different cultures and musical genres present these challenging topics in diverse ways. In Western cultures, the narrative is often raw and introspective, particularly in rock and grunge, where emotional honesty dominates. In Asian genres such as K-pop, the theme of depression is portrayed subtly and metaphorically, reflecting a cultural tendency to avoid direct confrontation with mental health issues. Folk and traditional music embed depression and suicide within moral and social narratives, often as a cautionary element, while hip-hop delivers brutally honest, autobiographical accounts, highlighting the links between mental health crises and social contexts such as violence and poverty. Music can serve a therapeutic role by helping individuals express their emotions and fostering a sense of community support. However, it also carries the risk of negative influence, particularly in the context of romanticizing suicide. Social reactions to such content vary widely—from recognizing its value as an educational tool to concerns about its impact on emotionally vulnerable individuals. Narratives also differ between musical genres: pop often combines emotional introspection with a universal message of hope, classical music conveys emotions in a universal and symbolic manner, and folk and ballads function as moral storytelling. The article emphasizes that music, regardless of cultural or genre context, has significant potential to shape perceptions of depression and suicide, offering both a platform for dialogue and a means of reflecting on mental health. The author highlights the need for conscious use of music in mental health prevention strategies, taking into account its impact on different social and cultural groups.
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Kazimierz Ligęza

Homo et Societas, Issue 9/2024, 2024, pp. 152-158

https://doi.org/10.4467/25436104HS.24.010.20948
The conducted analysis reveals the diversity of motivations and circumstances accompanying specific forms of behaviors leading to death, such as hunger strikes, compelled renunciation of means of sustenance, or surrogate death. The common denominator of these actions is their extreme nature, often arising from situations of coercion, dramatic choices, or profound moral and ethical convictions. Each of these forms generates unique ethical dilemmas that require consideration of both the actor’s intentions and the objective consequences of their decisions. In the context of a hunger strike, the decision to abstain from food intake can be evaluated as morally neutral or even positive, provided it is motivated by significant reasons and aims not at self-destruction but at achieving a greater good. On the other hand, surrogate death, as exemplified by St. Maximilian Kolbe, represents a heroic sacrifice of life for another individual. While such decisions may raise questions about their alignment with moral principles, the key criterion for their evaluation remains altruistic motivation and the absence of direct suicidal intent. Ultimately, each of the analyzed behaviors requires an individual approach to moral assessment, taking into account the situational context, intentions, and consequences. The considerations presented indicate that the ethical evaluation of such actions is complex and multifaceted but can lead to their recognition as morally acceptable or even commendable under specific circumstances. This article seeks to shed light on the issue of behaviors with extreme consequences and to outline criteria that may aid in their moral evaluation. It is my hope that this brief analysis will inspire further research into the ethical aspects of human sacrifice in the context of suicidology, an integral part of our shared moral experience.
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