An Emergent Theory of Altruism and Self‐Interest |
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| Authors: | Stephen V Flynn Linda L Black |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counselor Education and Supervision, University of South Dakota;2. Department of Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado. |
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| Abstract: | Beliefs about altruism and self‐interest of 25 participants were examined through a grounded theory methodology. Altruism was defined as the promotion of needs of others and self‐interest as the promotion of needs of self. Data sources included interviews, focus group, journal analysis, artifacts, and a measure of altruism. The relationship between altruism and self‐interest emerged and was composed of 12 themes. Themes described a dynamic theory that was systemic, values oriented, and interactional. |
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