Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction Everyday life is filled with acts of altruism; a person who helps an elderly cross the street, a guy who holds door for a lady, a man who gives direction to a stranger, or even a person who helps carrying a stranger’s belongings, these are just some examples of having an altruistic behavior. While altruism is well-known by people, some psychologists were interested why it occurs, what happens to a person with an altruistic behavior and what benefits they get from helping others. Altruism, also known as selflessness, is essentially the practice of concern for the welfare of others. It involves the unselfish concern for other people, such as helping other people, being generous, showing …show more content…
The theory is based on the idea that all human relationships are formed through the use of this subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives. The potential benefits from a relationship can be tangible, such as food, money, gifts, or housing. They can also be intangible, like support, love, fun, and companionship. According to the social-exchange theory, when the risks or costs of a relationship outweigh the benefits, the relationship is abandoned or ended. A psychologist named Daniel Batson, argues against the social exchange theory. He stated that there are four major motives for altruism: 1.) to benefit the self or Egoism, 2.) to benefit other person or Altruism, 3.) to benefit a group or Collectivism or 4.) to uphold a moral principle or Principlism. Empathy-altruism hypothesis basically states that psychological altruism does exist and is evoked by the empathic desire to help someone who is suffering. A person with empathic concern help others in distress even when exposure to the situation could be easily avoided, whereas those lacking in empathic concern avoid helping unless it is difficult or impossible to avoid exposure to another's …show more content…
This study will provide them information and better understanding of the interest of their children.
Community. This study will facilitate their understanding about the importance of altruism and how it will affect the workers’ happiness.
Others researchers/Students. This research study will help future researchers conduct a better research about the altruism and happiness with the use of other variables and new respondents.
Definition of Terms The researchers simplified the concepts of this study by using common terms. The following terms are hereby defined operationally to have a better understanding of the study:
Age. It refers to the longevity of existence of an individual.
Altruism. It is a psychological behavior which refers to the concern for other people without regard to your own self-interest or asking something in return like loyalty, money or rewards.
Civil Status. It refers to the relationship or the marital status of an individual.
Compassion.
Extremely High Level of Altruism.
Extremely High Level of Happiness.
Family Income. It is the salary or wages shared by all people in a particular household.
Gender. It refers to the masculinity and femininity of an individual.
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction Everyday life is filled with acts of altruism; a person who helps an elderly cross the street, a guy who holds door for a lady, a man who gives direction to a stranger, or even a person who helps carrying a stranger’s belongings, these are just some examples of having an altruistic behavior. While altruism is well-known by people, some psychologists were interested why it occurs, what happens to a person with an altruistic behavior and what benefits they get from helping others. Altruism, also known as selflessness, is essentially the practice of concern for the welfare of others. It involves the unselfish concern for other people, such as helping other people, being generous, showing …show more content…
The theory is based on the idea that all human relationships are formed through the use of this subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives. The potential benefits from a relationship can be tangible, such as food, money, gifts, or housing. They can also be intangible, like support, love, fun, and companionship. According to the social-exchange theory, when the risks or costs of a relationship outweigh the benefits, the relationship is abandoned or ended. A psychologist named Daniel Batson, argues against the social exchange theory. He stated that there are four major motives for altruism: 1.) to benefit the self or Egoism, 2.) to benefit other person or Altruism, 3.) to benefit a group or Collectivism or 4.) to uphold a moral principle or Principlism. Empathy-altruism hypothesis basically states that psychological altruism does exist and is evoked by the empathic desire to help someone who is suffering. A person with empathic concern help others in distress even when exposure to the situation could be easily avoided, whereas those lacking in empathic concern avoid helping unless it is difficult or impossible to avoid exposure to another's …show more content…
This study will provide them information and better understanding of the interest of their children.
Community. This study will facilitate their understanding about the importance of altruism and how it will affect the workers’ happiness.
Others researchers/Students. This research study will help future researchers conduct a better research about the altruism and happiness with the use of other variables and new respondents.
Definition of Terms The researchers simplified the concepts of this study by using common terms. The following terms are hereby defined operationally to have a better understanding of the study:
Age. It refers to the longevity of existence of an individual.
Altruism. It is a psychological behavior which refers to the concern for other people without regard to your own self-interest or asking something in return like loyalty, money or rewards.
Civil Status. It refers to the relationship or the marital status of an individual.
Compassion.
Extremely High Level of Altruism.
Extremely High Level of Happiness.
Family Income. It is the salary or wages shared by all people in a particular household.
Gender. It refers to the masculinity and femininity of an individual.