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Stephens, William N. – 1985
This document presents information from a body of research called Lives of Service, a collection of case studies of 32 altruistic adults. It begins with a review of the research on altruism, service orientation, giving, helpfulness, social responsibility, and voluntarism. Research on altruism in psychology and in other disciplines is included,…
Descriptors: Adults, Altruism, Case Studies, Childhood Interests
