title: Some implications of beliefs in altruism, free will, and nonreductionism.
abstract: In this research, we explored correlates of individuals' beliefs in altruism, free will, and nonreductionism, as opposed to contrasting beliefs in psychological egoism, determinism, and biological reductionism. Beliefs in altruism, free will, and nonreductionism were associated with heightened a) senses of meaning in life, b) levels of life satisfaction, c) beliefs in morality as a legitimate and important dimension of life, and d) standards of personal moral conduct; they were not associated with levels of social isolation. Implications of these findings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Illinois State University, Department of Psychology, 440 DeGarmo Bldg., Normal, IL 61790-4110, USA. rmbergn@ilstu.edu
authors.forename: Raymond Michael
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Bergner
authors.forename: Abby
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000533:Altruism; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009014:Morals; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012919:Social Behavior; D012934:Social Isolation / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult