Social Sciences
8 years ago

Unveiling the Evolution of Altruism: Impact on Society and Health

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Altruism and Helping: The Evolution of a Field: The 2008 Cooley-Mead Presentation<sup>1</sup>
Jane Allyn Piliavin

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The article discusses the history and study of altruism and helping behavior. It explores reasons for helping, how helping evolved in humans and children, the role of organizations in helping, and the effects on the helper's psychology and health. The article suggests a new way to understand the field and challenges scholars to combine social movements and helping behavior research.

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