Awe motivates authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence: Implications for prosociality.
Tonglin Jiang, Constantine Sedikides
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology December 2, 2021 DOI: 10.1037/pspi0000381 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Empirical study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 868 |
| Population | Participants |
| Keywords | Prosocial behavior Collectivism Self Goal pursuit Psycinfo Pride Admiration Individualism |
| Citations | 166 |
| Key points | Awe-induced authentic-self pursuit was linked with higher general prosociality but lower inauthentic prosociality. |
Abstract
= 868), awe-induced authentic-self pursuit was linked with higher general prosociality, but lower inauthentic prosociality. The findings invite a reexamination of awe's relation with the self, while highlighting the complexity and intricacy of that relation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).
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