Two significant concepts in organ donation: Empathic tendency and altruism
Transplant Immunology, vol.75, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 75
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.trim.2022.101731
- Journal Name: Transplant Immunology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Keywords: Altruism, Empathic tendency, Nursing care, Organ donation, Organ transplantation
- Trakya University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an empathic tendency and altruism on organ donation. Material and method: This descriptive and relationship-seeking research included adults who responded to a questionnaire delivered by e-mail with the snowball sampling method. The sample comprised 269 subjects according to 99% power and significance level of α = 0.05. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, Empathic Tendency Scale, Altruism Scale, and the Organ Donation Attitude Scale. Results: A positive, strong, statistically significant relationship was determined between the empathic tendency and altruism scales and the organ donation and transplantation scale (p < 0.001). Empathic tendency and altruism were determined to affect the positive attitude subscale of the organ donation attitude scale at the rate of 11.9%. Conclusion: The findings indicate that programs that foster empathy and compassion should be implemented in order to foster a positive attitude about organ donation.