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Peer reviewedWenger, Laurie – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1999
This is the fourth in a series of articles on using children's literature to foster the principles of the Circle of Courage. In this issue, the author provides selections that foster generosity and altruism. (Author)
Descriptors: Altruism, Childrens Literature, Reading Assignments, Teaching Methods
Lau, Sing; Blake, Brian F. – 1976
An overview of major themes in altruism research during the 1969-1975 period is presented. Those problems specific to each approach, as well as problems believed to plague the bulk of current studies, are briefly described. Several areas of research (e.g., processes involved in the receiving of help) that appear particularly promising are also…
Descriptors: Altruism, Bibliographies, Helping Relationship, History
Peer reviewedLamme, Linda Leonard; McKinley, Linda – Young Children, 1992
Based on one teacher's experiences with children's books that have caring themes, ways for teachers to nurture preschoolers' natural altruism are discussed. An annotated bibliography of books on caring for the sick, the disadvantaged, special friends, neighbors, siblings, parents and grandparents, people in distress, the environment, and animals…
Descriptors: Altruism, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques
Bleda, Paul R. – 1976
In contrast to previous reviews that have dealt extensively with either situational determinants of intervention in emergencies or norms governing prosocial actions, the present paper focuses primarily on the role of empathy and sympathy in mediating helpful acts. To provide a meaningful context in which to integrate research in this area, two…
Descriptors: Altruism, Behavioral Science Research, Emotional Experience, Empathy
Chaskin, Robert J.; Hawley, Theresa – 1994
The Lilly Endowment's Research Grants Program on Youth and Caring explored the concept of caring, with the intention of effecting changes in settings and practices. This report is meant to give a brief account of the genesis and development of the Program, summarize the issues raised and findings gleaned from the research and investigation, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Altruism, Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Differences
Download full textRosenkoetter, Lawrence I., Comp. – 1977
This computer printout is an extensive bibliography of books and journal articles concerned with moral development. Each item is accompanied by letter codes indicating subject population-preschool, preschool-elementary, elementary, elementary-high school, high school, high school-college, college, college-post college, combination and infrahuman.…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Altruism, Annotated Bibliographies
ERIC Clearinghouse on Early Childhood Education, Champaign, IL. – 1976
This annotated bibliography cites ERIC documents and journal articles which focus on children's moral development. Entries include selected resumes from "Resources in Education (RIE)" from February 1974 through December 1975 and selected journal citations from "Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE)", July 1974 through December 1975. Each…
Descriptors: Altruism, Annotated Bibliographies, Children, Childrens Literature
