Why You Give Matters
In one large study, people who volunteered for others’ sake were less likely to die over the next four years. Those who volunteered mainly for themselves had about the same risk as non-volunteers.
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Growing evidenceThe research
- Konrath, S., Fuhrel-Forbis, A., Lou, A., & Brown, S. (2012). Motives for volunteering are associated with mortality risk in older adults. Health Psychology, 31(1), 87–96.
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Why You Give Matters
In one large study, people who volunteered for others’ sake were less likely to die over the next four years. Those who volunteered mainly for themselves had about the same risk as non-volunteers.
Source: Motives for volunteering · Growing evidence
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