Characteristics of Exemplary Altruists  

Oleh:

Dong Yul Lee ; Chul Hee Kang ; Jee Yun Lee ; Park, Sung Hee

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Humanistic Psychology vol. 45 no. 2 (2008), page 146-155.
Topik: altruism; exemplary altruist; helping others; long-term altruistic behavior
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Sixty exemplary altruists (EA) who have been honored individually in an hour-long national television program for their exemplary altruistic behaviors were individually interviewed for 90 to 120 minutes by trained MA-level interviewers. Their interviews were transcribed verbatim and were content analyzed.With regard to personality characteristics, the EAs showed a high sense of integrity and autonomy. With regard to developmental characteristics, the EAs reported a strong parental attachment, and their parents served as lifelong models for them. It was also observed that many experienced psychological or financial difficulties in their early years. A high sense of moral responsibility and a sense of internalized social responsibility to help those who are experiencing difficulties were primary reinforcers and maintainers of these individuals’ altruistic behavior.

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