Hero Contract

Rachel C. Sumner, Elaine L. Kinsella

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Abstract

The hero contract is a type of psychological contract that is invoked when someone is called a hero. It is the expectation of reciprocity and unwritten, but mutually understood, shared responsibilities between the hero and the giver of the hero label.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Heroism Studies
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9783031171253
ISBN (Print)9783031171253
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Nov 2023

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