Courageous Altruism and Resilience in Unfavourable Conditions
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrjiks.2025.v2.n2.004Keywords:
Altruism, Resilience, Risk-taking, Courage, Collective ResilienceAbstract
The study has explored the connection between courageous altruism and resilience during adverse conditions. The primary aim of the study was to understand how selfless activities can create impact on individual and collective resilience. For conducting the study, a survey was conducted with 30 people from the corporate and educational domain. The survey was formed with the usage of Likert scale for the assessment of people’s perception regarding altruism and resilience. The survey results portrayed that most of the respondents felt that assisting others in difficult situations can improve their own resilience. This was evident through the average score of 3.36 for risk taking. Moreover, the average score for the belief that altruism results in resilience was 3.93. Furthermore, though many respondents found a connection between altruism and resilience, many respondents were uncertain about the fact. This depicted variations in individual experiences. Lastly, based on the results, it can be recommended that altruistic behaviour can be promoted through a training program. Resilience needs to be improved through community measures. Individuals should be motivated to get involved in acts of kindness to promote a supportive atmosphere where people can cope up with difficulties.
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