The Development and Manifestation of Altruistic Caring: A Qualitative Inquiry

✍ Scribed by Jennifer R. Curry; Heather L. Smith; Edward H. Robinson III

• Publisher: American Counseling Association
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 158 KB
• Volume: 54
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0160-7960
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-007x.2009.tb00001.x

✦ Synopsis

Qualitative, phenomenological research provides rich information about the constructive, life span perspectives of the manifestation and development of altruism. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, this study investigated altruism as described by 34 older persons in a continuing care retirement community. The findings identified 13 overarching, common, emergent themes related to this construct. Implications are provided for helping professionals.