Other-Oriented Hope and Related Concepts

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Abstract

This chapter examines the nomological network of other-oriented hope and considers how other-oriented hope overlaps, but is differentiable from, several related concepts. We argue that the network of concepts associated with other-oriented hope is hierarchically organized, with the overarching concept being that of other-interest. Subordinate concepts—each reflecting a manner in which other-interest comes to be enacted—include other-oriented hope, altruism, compassion, empathy, love, caring, and worry. We examine the commonalities and distinctions among other-oriented hope and each of these related concepts.

Keywords

Other-oriented hope Other-interest Altruism Compassion Empathy Love Caring Worry 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of PsychologyMacEwan UniversityEdmontonCanada
  2. 2.Department of Educational PsychologyUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonCanada

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