Altruism: Concept Analysis
The concept I chose is Altruism. Altruism derives from the French word autrui, meaning "other people”. The simple definition: feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people. The full definition: unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. (Merriam Webster Dictionary). People are willing to help others in times of need when a disaster happens no matter what their circumstances are. This shows the heart of individuals toward others survival and recovery.
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to show how altruism is one of the most important concepts during and after a disaster. According to Marano (2002) research shows that disasters rarely produce group panic and self-interested hysteria, but rather that people are more likely to risk their own lives to save …show more content…
The better prepared the responders are, it increases the efficiency they will need to possess and save the greatest amount of lives in any natural or man-made disaster. When one has the determination and compassion to obtain these credentials it shows the altruism values of the individual. If I were to ask the questions, why are you taking this course? I believe almost all of you will have the same answer, the desire to help, which would be altruism, and to be the best at what you desire to do, you enrolled in the DPEM at Arkansas State University. In times of a disaster most that survive are willing to help immediately, because responders have to be deployed to the scene, they are motivated by normal instincts and compassion. Livingston G (2013). Therefore, the more qualified personnel available will definitely help minimize fatalities, because of the quick
The concept I chose is Altruism. Altruism derives from the French word autrui, meaning "other people”. The simple definition: feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people. The full definition: unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. (Merriam Webster Dictionary). People are willing to help others in times of need when a disaster happens no matter what their circumstances are. This shows the heart of individuals toward others survival and recovery.
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to show how altruism is one of the most important concepts during and after a disaster. According to Marano (2002) research shows that disasters rarely produce group panic and self-interested hysteria, but rather that people are more likely to risk their own lives to save …show more content…
The better prepared the responders are, it increases the efficiency they will need to possess and save the greatest amount of lives in any natural or man-made disaster. When one has the determination and compassion to obtain these credentials it shows the altruism values of the individual. If I were to ask the questions, why are you taking this course? I believe almost all of you will have the same answer, the desire to help, which would be altruism, and to be the best at what you desire to do, you enrolled in the DPEM at Arkansas State University. In times of a disaster most that survive are willing to help immediately, because responders have to be deployed to the scene, they are motivated by normal instincts and compassion. Livingston G (2013). Therefore, the more qualified personnel available will definitely help minimize fatalities, because of the quick