Helper's High

GLOSSARY

The experience of joy, warmth, and euphoria afforded by actively promoting the well-being of others.

Reference:


Smith, K. D., & Kawabata, Y. (2025). Resonant pleasure and the helper's high: Assessing strategies that link orientations to happiness with well-being. Personality and Individual Differences, 233, 112926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2024.112926

A brown charity donation box with a pink heart icon representing philanthropy and giving.
A brown charity donation box with a pink heart icon representing philanthropy and giving.