Psychiatry and Psychology

Gift Giving

The bestowing of tangible or intangible benefits, voluntarily and usually without expectation of anything in return. However, gift giving may be motivated by feelings of ALTRUISM or gratitude, by a sense of obligation, or by the hope of receiving something in return.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The bestowing of tangible or intangible benefits, voluntarily and usually without expectation of anything in return. However, gift giving may be motivated by feelings of ALTRUISM or gratitude, by a sense of obligation, or by the hope of receiving something in return.

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10 entry terms
  • Giftgiving
  • Financial Contributions
  • Gifts
  • Gifts, Financial
  • Contribution, Financial
  • Contributions, Financial
  • Financial Contribution
  • Financial Gift
  • Financial Gifts
  • Gift, Financial

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Indexed with the subheadings ethics.

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History Note

2003; for GIFTS, FINANCIAL use FUND RAISING 1978-2002

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  1. F01.145.813w.208

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gift Giving. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D037921. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D037921
  2. Gift Giving. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3035707