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The Altruistic Personality: Insights from Holocaust Rescuers and Parenting
In this episode of The Attached Life podcast, we examine an extraordinary body of research by Sam and Pearl Oliner, presented in their book 'The Altruistic Personality,' which explores common traits in the backgrounds of non-Jewish Holocaust rescuers. We discuss five key ingredients that foster altruistic personality traits during childhood and how these can be integrated into parenting. Topics include the influence of economic values, care vs. entitlement, internal locus of control vs. victimhood, the role of discipline, and the vital importance of attachment. This episode offers powerful insights for parents and individuals aiming to nurture altruistic values and strengthen personal development.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 The Altruistic Personality: Research Insights
03:33 Five Key Findings on Altruistic Development
04:52 Economic Competency vs. Altruism
07:39 Values in Action: The Alien Exercise
16:48 Caring vs. Entitlement and Equity
24:34 Internal Locus of Control vs. Victimhood
43:04 The Role of Discipline in Altruistic Development
48:02 The Importance of Secure Attachment
49:00 Conclusion: Applying the Five Components
By Yakov Danishefsky5
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The Altruistic Personality: Insights from Holocaust Rescuers and Parenting
In this episode of The Attached Life podcast, we examine an extraordinary body of research by Sam and Pearl Oliner, presented in their book 'The Altruistic Personality,' which explores common traits in the backgrounds of non-Jewish Holocaust rescuers. We discuss five key ingredients that foster altruistic personality traits during childhood and how these can be integrated into parenting. Topics include the influence of economic values, care vs. entitlement, internal locus of control vs. victimhood, the role of discipline, and the vital importance of attachment. This episode offers powerful insights for parents and individuals aiming to nurture altruistic values and strengthen personal development.
To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more click here.
Our content can be found on:
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 The Altruistic Personality: Research Insights
03:33 Five Key Findings on Altruistic Development
04:52 Economic Competency vs. Altruism
07:39 Values in Action: The Alien Exercise
16:48 Caring vs. Entitlement and Equity
24:34 Internal Locus of Control vs. Victimhood
43:04 The Role of Discipline in Altruistic Development
48:02 The Importance of Secure Attachment
49:00 Conclusion: Applying the Five Components

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