This study investigates the psychological and cultural motivations that underpin charitable giving in Sri Lanka,with particular attention to whether such behaviour can be considered genuinely altruistic.While charitab...This study investigates the psychological and cultural motivations that underpin charitable giving in Sri Lanka,with particular attention to whether such behaviour can be considered genuinely altruistic.While charitable acts are commonly perceived as selfless,this research highlights the complex and often contradictory nature of the motivations involved.Using a qualitative approach,semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who regularly engage in charitable activities.Thematic analysis revealed three overarching categories of motivation.The first,obliged motives stem from social expectations and religious duty.The second,independent motives reflect personal values and intrinsic satisfaction.The third,ambivalent motives are a novel category that captures the simultaneous interplay between self-serving and other-oriented intentions.The emergence of ambivalent motives is especially significant,as it challenges binary distinctions between altruism and egoism,suggesting that charitable giving frequently serves psychological,social,and existential needs alongside prosocial goals.The findings support established psychological frameworks such as Self-Determination Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior,while also highlighting the unique cultural dynamics of Sri Lankan society,particularly the influence of Buddhist ethics and collectivist values.These cultural factors shape both the meaning and practice of giving,embedding it within broader narratives of moral obligation,social harmony,and spiritual merit.Ultimately,the study concludes that while charitable giving in Sri Lanka may outwardly appear altruistic,it is often driven by a complex mixture of internal and external motives,suggesting that authenticity in giving is rarely absolute but rather contextually and psychologically mediated.展开更多
To better understand the challenges faced by public hospitals in implementing charitable medical assistance,this study examines Nanjing R Hospital as a case study.By combining literature review and field research,the ...To better understand the challenges faced by public hospitals in implementing charitable medical assistance,this study examines Nanjing R Hospital as a case study.By combining literature review and field research,the current status and fundamental methods of charitable medical assistance at R Hospital are systematically analyzed.The findings indicate that medical social workers play a multifaceted role in the hospital’s charitable assistance efforts.They contribute significantly to building assistance networks and addressing patients’multi-dimensional needs.However,challenges persist in the assistance process,including both external and internal obstacles.This study explores ways to overcome these barriers to enhance the efficient utilization of healthcare resources.Through empirical investigation,the study identifies the types of charitable aid resources available and highlights the practical difficulties in their application within public hospitals.These findings provide a valuable reference for optimizing resource allocation,improving the effectiveness of assistance programs,and fostering institutional collaboration.展开更多
Drawing on emotional contagion theory and language-mediated association theory,this study develops a research model to examine how textual and facial emotions affect charitable crowdfunding performance.We use computer...Drawing on emotional contagion theory and language-mediated association theory,this study develops a research model to examine how textual and facial emotions affect charitable crowdfunding performance.We use computer-aided techniques to extract and measure specific textual and facial emotions in pitches.The proposed model is tested via regression analysis with a sample of 1372 campaigns collected from the largest charitable crowdfunding platform in China—Tencent Gongyi.Moreover,we conducted a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis to examine the complementarity of textual and facial emotions,which supplements the regression analysis results.Our findings show that both textual and facial emotions can impact funding outcomes.However,the effects of specific emotions vary:some(e.g.,textual sadness and facial anger)are positive,some(e.g.,textual anger and facial fear)are negative,and others(e.g.,textual fear,textual disgust,and facial sadness)are insignificant.Moreover,facial emotions complement textual emotions in their effects on funding outcomes.This research outlines a framework to offer a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of emotions in charitable crowdfunding.It also contributes to existing research by revealing the vital but complex role of emotions in the persuasive process of prosocial behaviors and by uncovering the different cognitive mechanisms underlying the impacts of textual and facial emotions.展开更多
Based on the legal attribute of charitable trusts(CTs), they should be interpreted as organizations.In practice, CTs are not only a type of trust but also a charitable organization with unique dual attributes focusing...Based on the legal attribute of charitable trusts(CTs), they should be interpreted as organizations.In practice, CTs are not only a type of trust but also a charitable organization with unique dual attributes focusing on public welfare and profitability.Their core function is to achieve the goal of charity by using the trust as a tool, although they have the characteristics of a trust in terms of external representation.The dual attributes of CTs present new challenges in terms of governance mechanisms, which must be different from those of traditional charitable organizations and the general corporate governance mechanisms applied to trust companies.展开更多
Charitable trust is a combination of charity and trust industry.The development of charitable trust started earlier in foreign countries and has been widely used.Charitable trust in China is still in its infancy,lacki...Charitable trust is a combination of charity and trust industry.The development of charitable trust started earlier in foreign countries and has been widely used.Charitable trust in China is still in its infancy,lacking legal support and a complete operation system.Problems such as unclear boundaries and imperfect tax preference system has occurred,and a complete public trust system has not yet been formed.But from a long perspective,charitable trust has a high application value and prospects in China's poverty alleviation,pension and other fields.In this paper,the development status of charitable trust in China is summarized and analyzed.展开更多
Online donation platforms are instrumental in facilitating individual charitable giving by leveraging the confluence of financial technology and mobile social networks.Despite the impact of these technological advance...Online donation platforms are instrumental in facilitating individual charitable giving by leveraging the confluence of financial technology and mobile social networks.Despite the impact of these technological advancements,the role of culture in shaping the motivations and behaviors of donors remains an open area for exploration.By analyzing three different datasets,we elucidate the relationship between individualism/collectivism and charitable donations at the national,regional,and personal levels.A remarkable U-shaped pattern is revealed between individualism/collectivism and charitable donations.It is also found that the personal reputation strengthens the positive effect of individualism/collectivism on the donation amount,with a notably stronger influence on individualists than on collectivists.Furthermore,collectivists prefer to allocate donations to acquaintances,whereas individualists tend to direct their contributions towards strangers.Our results not only provide an understanding of the psychological and social mechanisms that underlie cultural influences on charitable giving but also highlight the importance of considering cultural contexts when designing strategies to encourage and enhance charitable donations.展开更多
This essay evaluates the behavioural dynamics generated by profit incentives and compares them with those in government-owned and charitable enterprises.Drawing on neoclassical microeconomics,agency theory,and institu...This essay evaluates the behavioural dynamics generated by profit incentives and compares them with those in government-owned and charitable enterprises.Drawing on neoclassical microeconomics,agency theory,and institutional economics,it shows how the profit motive drives cost minimization,allocative efficiency,innovation,and consumer responsiveness.Profit expectations,formalized in endogenous growth models,act as catalysts for technological progress and dynamic efficiency,while agency-theoretic governance mechanisms align managerial incentives with shareholder interests.In contrast,government-owned enterprises operate under multi-objective welfare functions,often constrained by soft budget expectations,political interference,and X-inefficiencies that dilute efficiency.Charitable organizations,structured by the non-distribution constraint,emphasize social trust,equity,and mission fulfilment,supported by warm-glow altruism but constrained by free-rider problems and underfunding.A comparative evaluation suggests that profit-driven firms outperform in competitive markets producing private goods,whereas government and charitable forms play essential roles in addressing market failures and providing public or credence goods.The analysis affirms the institutionalist principle that ownership and governance structures must be aligned with the nature of the goods or services delivered.展开更多
The relationship between air pollution and charitable donations of companies has received little attention from academia.To make up for this defect,we use a regression discontinuity design based on the spatial discont...The relationship between air pollution and charitable donations of companies has received little attention from academia.To make up for this defect,we use a regression discontinuity design based on the spatial discontinuity in air pollution created by China's winter heating policy in the north of Qinling Mountains–Huai River line to examine whether severe air pollution may cause polluting companies to make charitable donations.Our results consistently show that air pollution has a positive impact on the donations of polluting companies,regardless of whether the absolute donations,the relative donations,or the willingness to donate are used to measure donations.A series of robustness tests confirm that this relationship is causal.Furthermore,we find that under severe air pollution,the motivations of polluting companies to implement donation behaviors are to decrease the probability of environmental penalties,reduce environmental pollution costs,and decrease the extent to which air pollution affects company reputations.展开更多
September marks the beginning of the new school year for most students in China.Liu Faying,deputy principal of Longzhouping Primary School,a school in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County,in Yichang,a city in Central Chi...September marks the beginning of the new school year for most students in China.Liu Faying,deputy principal of Longzhouping Primary School,a school in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County,in Yichang,a city in Central China's Hubei Province,enjoys her return to a busy,yet happy,work routine each September.For more than two decades,Liu and her family have dedicated themselves to helping children,from households living with difficulties,receive charitable donations to support their education.Liu hopes children from the ethnic Tujia county will feel love from society,which will enable them to dream bigger.展开更多
Lin Ye has united and led the association^members in promoting cultural exchanges between China and Greece,through various activities,since 2023 when she became president of the Greek Overseas Chinese Women’s Associa...Lin Ye has united and led the association^members in promoting cultural exchanges between China and Greece,through various activities,since 2023 when she became president of the Greek Overseas Chinese Women’s Association.During recent years,the association has promoted education of children and teenagers,supported the growth and development of women,and participated in charity events.Under Lin’s leadership,the association has promoted cultural inheritance,protected womens rights and interests,engaged in public-welfare initiatives,and helped organize friendly China-Greece exchanges.展开更多
文摘This study investigates the psychological and cultural motivations that underpin charitable giving in Sri Lanka,with particular attention to whether such behaviour can be considered genuinely altruistic.While charitable acts are commonly perceived as selfless,this research highlights the complex and often contradictory nature of the motivations involved.Using a qualitative approach,semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who regularly engage in charitable activities.Thematic analysis revealed three overarching categories of motivation.The first,obliged motives stem from social expectations and religious duty.The second,independent motives reflect personal values and intrinsic satisfaction.The third,ambivalent motives are a novel category that captures the simultaneous interplay between self-serving and other-oriented intentions.The emergence of ambivalent motives is especially significant,as it challenges binary distinctions between altruism and egoism,suggesting that charitable giving frequently serves psychological,social,and existential needs alongside prosocial goals.The findings support established psychological frameworks such as Self-Determination Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior,while also highlighting the unique cultural dynamics of Sri Lankan society,particularly the influence of Buddhist ethics and collectivist values.These cultural factors shape both the meaning and practice of giving,embedding it within broader narratives of moral obligation,social harmony,and spiritual merit.Ultimately,the study concludes that while charitable giving in Sri Lanka may outwardly appear altruistic,it is often driven by a complex mixture of internal and external motives,suggesting that authenticity in giving is rarely absolute but rather contextually and psychologically mediated.
文摘To better understand the challenges faced by public hospitals in implementing charitable medical assistance,this study examines Nanjing R Hospital as a case study.By combining literature review and field research,the current status and fundamental methods of charitable medical assistance at R Hospital are systematically analyzed.The findings indicate that medical social workers play a multifaceted role in the hospital’s charitable assistance efforts.They contribute significantly to building assistance networks and addressing patients’multi-dimensional needs.However,challenges persist in the assistance process,including both external and internal obstacles.This study explores ways to overcome these barriers to enhance the efficient utilization of healthcare resources.Through empirical investigation,the study identifies the types of charitable aid resources available and highlights the practical difficulties in their application within public hospitals.These findings provide a valuable reference for optimizing resource allocation,improving the effectiveness of assistance programs,and fostering institutional collaboration.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(Grant No.21AGL008).
文摘Drawing on emotional contagion theory and language-mediated association theory,this study develops a research model to examine how textual and facial emotions affect charitable crowdfunding performance.We use computer-aided techniques to extract and measure specific textual and facial emotions in pitches.The proposed model is tested via regression analysis with a sample of 1372 campaigns collected from the largest charitable crowdfunding platform in China—Tencent Gongyi.Moreover,we conducted a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis to examine the complementarity of textual and facial emotions,which supplements the regression analysis results.Our findings show that both textual and facial emotions can impact funding outcomes.However,the effects of specific emotions vary:some(e.g.,textual sadness and facial anger)are positive,some(e.g.,textual anger and facial fear)are negative,and others(e.g.,textual fear,textual disgust,and facial sadness)are insignificant.Moreover,facial emotions complement textual emotions in their effects on funding outcomes.This research outlines a framework to offer a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of emotions in charitable crowdfunding.It also contributes to existing research by revealing the vital but complex role of emotions in the persuasive process of prosocial behaviors and by uncovering the different cognitive mechanisms underlying the impacts of textual and facial emotions.
文摘Based on the legal attribute of charitable trusts(CTs), they should be interpreted as organizations.In practice, CTs are not only a type of trust but also a charitable organization with unique dual attributes focusing on public welfare and profitability.Their core function is to achieve the goal of charity by using the trust as a tool, although they have the characteristics of a trust in terms of external representation.The dual attributes of CTs present new challenges in terms of governance mechanisms, which must be different from those of traditional charitable organizations and the general corporate governance mechanisms applied to trust companies.
文摘Charitable trust is a combination of charity and trust industry.The development of charitable trust started earlier in foreign countries and has been widely used.Charitable trust in China is still in its infancy,lacking legal support and a complete operation system.Problems such as unclear boundaries and imperfect tax preference system has occurred,and a complete public trust system has not yet been formed.But from a long perspective,charitable trust has a high application value and prospects in China's poverty alleviation,pension and other fields.In this paper,the development status of charitable trust in China is summarized and analyzed.
文摘Online donation platforms are instrumental in facilitating individual charitable giving by leveraging the confluence of financial technology and mobile social networks.Despite the impact of these technological advancements,the role of culture in shaping the motivations and behaviors of donors remains an open area for exploration.By analyzing three different datasets,we elucidate the relationship between individualism/collectivism and charitable donations at the national,regional,and personal levels.A remarkable U-shaped pattern is revealed between individualism/collectivism and charitable donations.It is also found that the personal reputation strengthens the positive effect of individualism/collectivism on the donation amount,with a notably stronger influence on individualists than on collectivists.Furthermore,collectivists prefer to allocate donations to acquaintances,whereas individualists tend to direct their contributions towards strangers.Our results not only provide an understanding of the psychological and social mechanisms that underlie cultural influences on charitable giving but also highlight the importance of considering cultural contexts when designing strategies to encourage and enhance charitable donations.
文摘This essay evaluates the behavioural dynamics generated by profit incentives and compares them with those in government-owned and charitable enterprises.Drawing on neoclassical microeconomics,agency theory,and institutional economics,it shows how the profit motive drives cost minimization,allocative efficiency,innovation,and consumer responsiveness.Profit expectations,formalized in endogenous growth models,act as catalysts for technological progress and dynamic efficiency,while agency-theoretic governance mechanisms align managerial incentives with shareholder interests.In contrast,government-owned enterprises operate under multi-objective welfare functions,often constrained by soft budget expectations,political interference,and X-inefficiencies that dilute efficiency.Charitable organizations,structured by the non-distribution constraint,emphasize social trust,equity,and mission fulfilment,supported by warm-glow altruism but constrained by free-rider problems and underfunding.A comparative evaluation suggests that profit-driven firms outperform in competitive markets producing private goods,whereas government and charitable forms play essential roles in addressing market failures and providing public or credence goods.The analysis affirms the institutionalist principle that ownership and governance structures must be aligned with the nature of the goods or services delivered.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.72203180)Huazhong University of Science and Technology Double First-class Funds for Humanities and Social Sciences。
文摘The relationship between air pollution and charitable donations of companies has received little attention from academia.To make up for this defect,we use a regression discontinuity design based on the spatial discontinuity in air pollution created by China's winter heating policy in the north of Qinling Mountains–Huai River line to examine whether severe air pollution may cause polluting companies to make charitable donations.Our results consistently show that air pollution has a positive impact on the donations of polluting companies,regardless of whether the absolute donations,the relative donations,or the willingness to donate are used to measure donations.A series of robustness tests confirm that this relationship is causal.Furthermore,we find that under severe air pollution,the motivations of polluting companies to implement donation behaviors are to decrease the probability of environmental penalties,reduce environmental pollution costs,and decrease the extent to which air pollution affects company reputations.
文摘September marks the beginning of the new school year for most students in China.Liu Faying,deputy principal of Longzhouping Primary School,a school in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County,in Yichang,a city in Central China's Hubei Province,enjoys her return to a busy,yet happy,work routine each September.For more than two decades,Liu and her family have dedicated themselves to helping children,from households living with difficulties,receive charitable donations to support their education.Liu hopes children from the ethnic Tujia county will feel love from society,which will enable them to dream bigger.
文摘Lin Ye has united and led the association^members in promoting cultural exchanges between China and Greece,through various activities,since 2023 when she became president of the Greek Overseas Chinese Women’s Association.During recent years,the association has promoted education of children and teenagers,supported the growth and development of women,and participated in charity events.Under Lin’s leadership,the association has promoted cultural inheritance,protected womens rights and interests,engaged in public-welfare initiatives,and helped organize friendly China-Greece exchanges.
