Why Should I Run to Prevent Cancer? The Contributions of Perceived Similarity, Empathic Concern, and Relevance of Effort to the Martyrdom Effect

Authors

Khoa D. Le Nguyen, The College of WoosterFollow

Advisor

Gillund, Gary

Department

Psychology

Recommended Citation

Le Nguyen, Khoa D., "Why Should I Run to Prevent Cancer? The Contributions of Perceived Similarity, Empathic Concern, and Relevance of Effort to the Martyrdom Effect" (2014). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6081.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6081

Disciplines

Cognitive Psychology | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Social Psychology

Keywords

Philanthropy, donation, prosocial contributions, martyrdom effect, empathic concern, perceived similarity, empathy-induced altruism

Publication Date

2014

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis