Motivation Behind Conducting Altruism

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Motivation Behind Conducting Altruism

Weiyu Mo 1*
  • 1 University of Leeds    
  • *corresponding author 15001020349@xs.hnit.edu.cn
Published on 14 September 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/10/20230140
LNEP Vol.10
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-001-1
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-002-8

Abstract

In today’s workplace, Generation Z (those born between 1990 and 2010) is gradually entering the labor market. This generation of young Chinese people has formed their unique social views and values due to the shaping and influence of their social environment. They show a high degree of self-awareness in their work, but at the same time have different degrees of dedication and a tendency of loafing on the job when faced with collective work. Therefore, based on this phenomenon as a starting point, this experiment attempts to explore the moral psychology of this group of people when they work in a group through a thought experiment interview. The results show that when many people show altruistic behavior, their motivation often comes from the balance of their personal benefits. There are also a few people willing to make greater efforts and trust to the uncertain collective work returns. However, when asked about the reasons behind the choices made in each experiment, interviewees often did not realize that their rational thinking was being affected by the moral intuition that they were accustomed to.

Keywords:

altruism, collective work, egoism, motivation, Generation Z

Mo,W. (2023). Motivation Behind Conducting Altruism. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,10,161-173.
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Mo,W. (2023). Motivation Behind Conducting Altruism. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,10,161-173.

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