The Development and Manifestation of Altruistic Caring: A Qualitative Inquiry

The Development and Manifestation of Altruistic Caring: A Qualitative Inquiry

Qualitative, phenomenological research provides rich information about the constructive, life span perspectives of the manifestation and development of altruism. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, this study investigated "altruism" as described by 34 older persons in a contin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Counseling and values 2009-10, Vol.54 (1), p.2-16
Hauptverfasser: Curry, Jennifer R, Smith, Heather L, Robinson, Edward H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Altruism
Behavior
Caring
Interviews
Older Adults
Older people
Perspective Taking
Phenomenology
Psychological aspects
Qualitative Research
Religion
Religious Cultural Groups
Residential Institutions
Retirement homes
Role Models
Social aspects
Social Justice
United States (Northeast)
Values
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Zusammenfassung:Qualitative, phenomenological research provides rich information about the constructive, life span perspectives of the manifestation and development of altruism. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, this study investigated "altruism" as described by 34 older persons in a continuing care retirement community. The findings identified 13 overarching, common, emergent themes related to this construct. Implications are provided for helping professionals.
ISSN:0160-7960
2161-007X
DOI:10.1002/2161007X-05401001