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Our group is conducting a survey about measuring altruism which is a sacrifice of ones resources
for the benefit of others, representing a tradeoff between ones self-interest and regard for others. This
survey will help us further understand how one measures said concept. With this, we would like to ask
you to please help us with this by answering the survey attached to this form. There are no known risks
related to answering this survey. At the very least, it will take up less than 10 minutes of your time for
completion.
Please be informed that signing this consent form is required to prove credibility before
proceeding to answering the survey; however, you may choose to not add your name. Signing this form
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information gathered by you writing on this survey will be kept in utmost confidentiality and will only be
used for the sole purpose of our research in our Psychology majors. Please be well informed as well that
you have the right to withdraw your participation from this research survey at any point in time if you feel
the need to do so.
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answering the survey. Thank you for your time.
Respectfully yours,

Trisha Almojuela

Alyssa Co

Lanz Deiparine

4th year undergraduate student

4th year undergraduate student

3rd year undergraduate student

B.S. Psychology

B.S. Psychology

B.S. Psychology

De La Salle University Manila

De La Salle University Manila

De La Salle University Manila

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The Personality Measuring Scale of Altruism

By Trisha Almojuela, Alyssa Co, & Lanz Deiparine
As defined in social psychology, altruism refers to an "other-oriented" motivational state or
behavior with the primary goal of increasing or benefiting another's well-being(Batson, Ahmad,
&Lishner, 2009). As a motivational state, altruism sometimes propagates prosocial, helping, or altruistic
behaviors, that focus on the welfare of other people (Burks &Youll, 2012).Altruistic behavior is a
sacrifice of ones resources for the benefit of others, representing a tradeoff between ones self-interest
and regard for others. Resources can include time (helping an elderly person cross the street, visiting a
sick relative), money (donating money to a religious organization), or flesh (donating blood, plasma or
organs) (Ben-Ner& Kramer, 2012).A person is altruistic if he is willing to bear a cost in order to benefit
the other person (Milchtaich, 2012).
The aim of this survey is to assess your level of altruistic behavior in given situations. In
connection to this, all statements below were designed and chosen to describe various situations where
altruistic behavior is being manifested. Please rate each as not at all applicable, slightly applicable,
neutral, applicable, or very applicable, depending on how you perceive yourself in that situation, by
checking the box which corresponds to your answer. Kindly respond to each question/situation honestly.
All your answers will be kept confidential.
Kindly refer to this rating scale for the answers:
Not at all Applicable

Slightly Applicable

Neutral

Applicable

Very Applicable

Questions
1. I would open the door for others before letting
myself.
2. Whenever I see someone having a hard time
carrying their things, I immediately help them carry
their things.
3. I would help give directions to a person who is lost.
4. I like contributing money for a good cause.

5. During tragedies (ie. typhoons, fire), I put my

needs first to survive and be safe before others.
6. Whenever I see someone who is feeling down, I
look for ways to make them feel better.
7. I put the needs of other people ahead of my own.
8. When doing a favor for another, I never ask for
anything in return.
9. Even if I am sad, I would cheer up others when
they are sad.
10. I always give words of encouragement to the
people whom I care about.

Questions

11. I only provide aid to people if it would benefit me

as well.
12. I would point out to the clerk an error (ie. bank,
supermarket) on overcharging me for an item.
13. I always anticipate the needs and feelings of others
even without them knowing it.
14. I would delay elevators for others to get in even if I
myself am in a hurry.
15. I only help those who have helped me in the past.
16. I would offer my seat to someone else who is
standing (ie. LRT, MRT, bus).
17. I would help someone cross the street when they
seem to need assistance.
18. I would donate old clothes, school materials and
other goods to charity.
19. I only help those whom I know.
20. I am willing to assist a schoolmate/workmate who
is having a difficult time regarding work (ie.
schoolwork, workload).

Thank you for your participation!