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