The Relationship of Altruistic Behavior, Empathetic Sense, and Social Responsibility with Happiness among University Students
Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective:The present research aimed to study the relationship of altruistic behavior, empathetic sense, and social responsibility with happiness Methods: This research was a survey, cross sectional and correlational study. Hence, a total of 300 university students were selected through random-stratified sampling from the students of Islamic Azad University. The students filled out the research tools including altruism, empathy, social responsibility questionnaires and Oxford happiness questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation and enter multiple regressions by SPSS version 20. Results: Results showed a significant relationship between happiness, altruistic behavior, empathetic sense, and social responsibility (P<0.05). Moreover, happy individuals demonstrate more cooperative behaviors and are more satisfied with their residence. Conclusion: Happiness as one of the most fundamental positive feelings has a crucial role in creating altruism and empathy in both the individual and the society. A B S T R A C T Article info:
Source: Practice in Clinical Psychology
Authors: Raziyeh Meyzari Ali, Zahra Dasht Bozorgi
Institution: Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2403047379