Psychological reports
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Psychological reports · Jun 2009
The hero concept: self, family, and friends who are brave, honest, and hopeful.
The concept of the hero is pervasive and enduring, extending across time, culture, and age. Although an influential schema, the hero has not been empirically examined in depth. ⋯ Quantitative results suggest that individuals high on Heroism scores are more hopeful and cope better than individuals low on Heroism scores. Results indicate that heroism is experienced in everyday life, and a model is proposed.