Unraveling the personality traits of civil heroes in great disaster: a qualitative study.

IF 2.6 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Frontiers in Psychology Pub Date : 2025-03-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1512948

Haili Hu, Dan Ou

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Abstract

Introduction: Heroes are everywhere, and shine the brightest in the dark. Although the concept of heroism has been widely discussed in the fields of philosophy and social sciences, the personality traits of civil heroes emerging from great disasters has remained unexplored topic.

Methods: The qualitative research methodologies are conducted to dissect and elucidate the multifaceted personality traits of civil heroes, through semi-structured interviews with 50 eyewitnesses and participants in relief efforts following the Wenchuan Earthquake of China.

Results: Civil heroes are ordinary individuals who display profound loyalty to the nation and its people, uphold a steadfast belief in self-reliance, boldly confront risks and challenges, continually surpass themselves, and strive to accomplish remarkable feats. The personality traits encompass five dimensions (i.e., patriotism and love for the people, independence and self-improvement, relentless striving and perseverance, selflessness and fearlessness, and grounded in facts and innovation), which intricately intertwine and collectively shape the luminous image of civil heroes, serving as a potent catalyst for social progress and civilization.

Discussion: The research augments the theoretical framework and provides a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of civil heroes, inspiring more individuals to dedicate themselves to societal welfare and foster a more harmonious and beautiful society.

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Frontiers in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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5.30

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13.20%

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7396

审稿时长

14 weeks

期刊介绍： Frontiers in Psychology is the largest journal in its field, publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research across the psychological sciences, from clinical research to cognitive science, from perception to consciousness, from imaging studies to human factors, and from animal cognition to social psychology. Field Chief Editor Axel Cleeremans at the Free University of Brussels is supported by an outstanding Editorial Board of international researchers. This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide. The journal publishes the best research across the entire field of psychology. Today, psychological science is becoming increasingly important at all levels of society, from the treatment of clinical disorders to our basic understanding of how the mind works. It is highly interdisciplinary, borrowing questions from philosophy, methods from neuroscience and insights from clinical practice - all in the goal of furthering our grasp of human nature and society, as well as our ability to develop new intervention methods.