When altruists cannot help: the influence of altruism on the mental health of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Authors

Yi Feng · Central University of Finance and Economics

Min Zong · Beijing Normal University

Zhizun Yang · Beijing Normal University

Wen Gu · Beijing Normal University

Dan Dong · Beijing Normal University

Zhihong Qiao · Beijing Normal University

Abstract

Individuals with high altruism exhibited more negative affect than those with low altruism, which indirectly increased their anxiety and depressive symptoms. These findings enrich theories of altruism and provide valuable insight into the influence of altruism on mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Globalization and Health

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 61-61

DOI: 10.1186/s12992-020-00587-y

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