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Social motivation

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The political and economic situation in Poland was getting worse with reference to the rise in unemployment, the growing budget deficit, the trusts falling in politicians, which created a negative impact in the minds of the citizens. However, the surveys done in the years 1994-2002 show significant growth in the strength of social orientations, particularly the prosocial ones.

Unemployment, Political aspects, Surveys

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Winners and losers: Gender contracts in the new political and economic situation

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An analysis of trends in the new conceptualization of women's and men's roles and their behaviors in the public and private spheres in transforming Polish society is presented. The changes observed in the 1990s in the concept of roles of women and men in the family show that these are largely dependent upon age and the level of education.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Sexual politics

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Political trust in societies under transformation

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The sources of trust in major political institutions in Poland and Ukraine are examined. The results revealed that older people and women are more likely to trust political institutions, though they are less positive about their family's economic situations and democracy.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Political organizations, Management dynamics, Ukraine, Management, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Economic indicators, Company business management

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