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The state of the art (and science) of heroism: growth, paradigms, and future directions in an emerging field

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2019
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Although less than a decade old, the nascent field of heroism science has enjoyed considerable growth in the form of publication output, a regular conference series, and a flagship journal. We briefly discuss the trade offs of heroism science’s paradigmatic multiplicity. Moreover, we offer several observations about the future direction of heroism science, with emphasis on bridging gaps with allied field, embracing cultural diversity, taking a more critical stance, building academic rigor, and developing better measures of heroism. We conclude with a call for the formation of an international professional organization and for the stronger academic legitimation of heroism science.
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peer-reviewed
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Heroism Science; 4(1),pp. 1-12
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Psychology
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heroes, heroism science, heroism paradigm
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https://researchrepository.ul.ie/handle/10344/8002
 https://doi.org/10.34961/7954
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Sustainable Development Goals
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