The Psychology of Philanthropy: The Science Behind Giving

by Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant

Book Overview

Giving, within the traditional discipline of philanthropy and psychology, is a powerful behavior capable of fulfilling our fundamental human needs to connect with others and build confidence in our ability to make a difference in the world... so why isn't it more common? This text examines a potentially powerful driver that givers and fundraisers can leverage to grow giving: the giver's self-concept system and its development through giving....

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415730651
• ISBN13: 9780415730655
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages