The increasing intensity of climate change has disproportionately affected vulnerable countries, making Disaster Response Volunteers (DRVs) vital in supporting disaster management efforts. This study examined the relationship of altruism, flow state, and stress among DRVs using a quantitative, predictive correlational design. A total of 161 participants, 82 males (51%) and 79 females (49%) aged 22 to 55 years, with volunteer experience responding to typhoons, floods, landslides, earthquakes, and fires in the Philippines, were surveyed using the Flow Short Scale (FSS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Self-Report Altruism Scale (SRAS). Results reported that DRVs demonstrated a high level of altruism (M = 3.598, SD = 0.649); moderately highly level of stress (M = 3.252, SD = .0578) and flow (M = 5.167, SD = .954). The results also showed that altruism was a significant predictor of flow state (b = 0.72, SE = 0.12, p < .001), indicating that individuals who report higher altruistic tendencies are more likely to experience flow. Altruism also significantly predicted perceived stress (b = 0.23, SE = 0.09, p = .011), indicating that more altruistic individuals may experience stress. The findings highlight the importance of altruism on the flow state and stress among DRVs. Recommendations include encouraging DRVs to report feelings of stress to prevent burnout and to monitor their mental health through stress management programs and promoting meaningful engagement in volunteer work.

Authors:
Nomar Silang, National University Manila, Philippines
Aihmee Anne Claire Chavez, National University Manila, Philippines
Jonas Robbie Isorena, National University Manila, Philippines
Jayden Jerrod Nombrado, National University Manila, Philippines
Rajil John Tiamzon, National University Manila, Philippines
Kristine Ly Merete, National University Manila, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Nomar Silang is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology graduate from National University–Manila and a Certified Human Resource Associate. His study explores the interplay of altruism, flow state, and stress among disaster response volunteers in Manila.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomarsilang/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nomar-Silang

Jonas Robbie Isorena is a student from National University–Manila. His research explores how psychological states influence both well-being and prosocial behavior in high-stress environments of disaster response volunteers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-robbie-isorena-8b02683ab/

Connect on Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinelymerete

Connect on ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nomar-Silang

Additional website of interest
https://www.facebook.com/nomar1211

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