Research
ReFocus Research, led by Judit Vegh, is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field. Below is an updated list of our research, which has been presented at international conferences and published in scientific and mainstream journals.
Please note that the list provided here is constantly evolving as we continue to contribute to the academic and professional discourse. For the most up-to-date information on our research, including conference presentations and publications, we invite you to visit our website or contact us directly.
SELECTED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Végh, J. (2023). Embarking on a global family life adventure. Brainz Magazin
Végh, J. (2023). “Navigating life abroad – Building a resilient social network as a global family” Brainz Magazine
Végh, J. (2023). “Why career planning is meant to be a shared journey, not a solo expedition” Brainz Magazine
Végh, J., Dúll, A. and Nguyen L.L.A.. (2023). “The JGM BitBlog: The power of connection - why trailing spouses need social networks more than ever”
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Vegh J., Claes, M.T., Jenkins, J. , Dull A. & Nguyen L.L.A. (2023, July) How has the privilege of being an expatriate changed during times of crisis? Presented at AASP 2023 Conference, July 13-15, "Asian Social Psychology in the Face of Global Challenges: Achievements and Opportunities, Hong Kong
Vegh J. (2023, July) Intergenerational relationships and the social network of transnational families, Workshop at
Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe, Summer school 2023, Brussels
Singla, R., Csetri, V., Fresnoza-Flot, A., & Végh, J. (2023, June) Family life through the lens of migration and transnationalism. Presented at the 11th Conference of the European Society on Family Relations, "Family Life – Troubling Family Relations and Practices", Copenhagen, 2023, June
Vegh J.,Nguyen L.L.A. & Dull A. (2022, Nov)What does transnational life and distance family mean during the Pandemic? Presented at the 19th ETMU days, Joensuu, 2022, November
Vegh J., Claes, M.T. & Jenkins, J. (2022, July) How Do Expatriate Families Perceive Privilege During a Pandemic? Presented at the 26th International Congress of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, ‘Culture Change: Past, Present and Future’
Vegh J., Claes, M.T. & Jenkins, J. (2022, May) The Future of Global Mobility. Presented at SIETAR Europa Congress. Malta, 2022, May
Lendvai L., Vegh J.,Nguyen L.L.A. & Dull A. (2021, August) Maternal care responsibilities during the first and second waves of the Covid-19 pandemic in Hungary. Presented at Hungarian Psychological Association National Congress, Budapest, Hungary
Vegh J., Nguyen L.L.A. & Dull A. (2021, July) Creating a new way of living, what can Adaptation to a new culture add to Adaptation to a Pandemic? Presented at the 25th International Congress of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, ‘Where is my home? The dynamics of identities and communications.’
Vegh J., Claes, M.T. & Jenkins, J. (2021, July) What does ‘Home’ mean for Global Families in the era of the Pandemic? Why is it important? Presented at the 25th International Congress of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, ‘Where is my home? The dynamics of identities and communications.’
Vegh J., Lendvai L., Dull A & Nguyen L.L.A. (2021, August) Where do I belong? Transnational families’ experience during pandemic. Presented at ESFR 10th Online Conference Sustainable Relationships?: Families, Personal Lives and Global Change
Vegh J., Lendvai L., Dull A & Nguyen L.L.A. (2021, August) The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Hungarian mothers during 2020. Presented at ESFR 10th Online Conference Sustainable Relationships?: Families, Personal Lives and Global Change
Claes, M.T., Jenkins, J. & Vegh, J. (2021, April) What is the Future of Global Mobility for Expatriates? Why is it important? Presented at SIMSREE’S 8th Asia Pacific International Conference On Changing Business Practices in Current Environment
Vegh J. (2018, October) Language Use In Transnational Families. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Research in Teaching, Education and Learning, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Vegh J. (2018, October) Transnational Families and Education. Presented at International Conference on Research in Social Science and Humanities, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Vegh J. (2017, November) Intercultural Competence Comparative Analysis Of Two Developmental Models – Related To Developmental Levels/Stages. Presented at the 25th International Conference on Psychology & Language Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Vegh J. (2017, May). Intercultural competence developmental model – theory and practice through a comparative analysis. Presented at the Malaysian International Psychology Conference (MIPC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Biagi, F., Vegh J. (2016, September). The RICA Model, Reflective Intercultural Competence Model. Presented at the Mobilities, Transitions, Transformations - Intercultural Education at The Crossroads Conference, Budapest, Hungary
Vegh J. (2016, May). Intercultural competence. Presented at Hungarian Psychological Association National Congress, Budapest, Hungary
Vegh J. (2013, October). The Center for Intercultural Psychology and Education: MA Program in Intercultural Psychology and Education. Poster presented at the 3rd annual Intercultural Horizons Conference, Siena, Italy
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Vegh, J. & Luu, L. A. N. (2019). Intercultural Competence Developmental Models – Theory and Practice through Comparative Analysis. People: International Journal of Social Sciences, 4(3), 882-901.
Vegh, J. (2018). Intercultural Competence Comparative Analysis Of Two Developmental Models – Related To Developmental Levels/Stages. People: International Journal Of Social Sciences , 3(3), 1333-1351.