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The Science Behind the Heroism in Boston
The onsite response to the Boston Marathon bombings — bystanders bravely running toward the gruesome scene to help the wounded — exemplifies a growing body of psychological research on compassionate behavior. The classic research on
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L’altruisme éclairé par un séisme (Altruism informed by an earthquake)
Le Monde: Face à l’adversité, qu’advient-il de l’altruisme, un des piliers du développement des sociétés humaines ? Une étude menée chez l’enfant, avant et après une catastrophe naturelle, livre des réponses étonnantes. “L’ensemble des études
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How Disasters and Trauma Can Affect Children’s Empathy
TIME: Do children become more kind and empathetic after a disaster— or does the experience make them more focus more on self-preservation? The first study to examine the question in an experimental way shows that
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Counseling center cares for people with ‘complicated grief’
The Washington Post: Cindi Day cheered as the bus carrying 6-year-old Tai-Vaughn Moore home from camp pulled up. The sole guardian of her grandson, she hadn’t found it easy to surrender him even for the
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Unshakable Humanity: Altruism and Disaster
The Huffington Post: In May of 2008, a massive earthquake hit China’s Sichuan province. The earthquake measured 8.0 and could be felt as far away as Pakistan, Vietnam and Russia. The shaking lasted a full
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Donations to Disaster Victims
We are frequently asked to donate money to disaster relief appeals and other charitable causes. We might part with our cash in response to some requests, but choose to ignore others. Have you ever wondered
