Using experience sampling to examine links between compassion, eudaimonia, and pro ‐social behavior

ConclusionsConsistent with virtue theory, some individuals' reports were indicative of a probabilistic tendency toward compassion, and ESM compassion predicted ESM eudaimonia and pro ‐social behavior toward those in need.

Source: Journal of Personality - October 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jason D. Runyan, Brian N. Fry, Timothy A. Steenbergh, Nathan L. Arbuckle, Kristen Dunbar, Erin E. Devers Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research