Prosocial Behavior, Cultural Differences in

Daniel Hruschka; Joseph Henrich

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24103-2

Prosocial Behavior, Cultural Differences in

Daniel Hruschka, Joseph Henrich

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Abstract

Humans frequently act in ways that benefit others or contribute to their society. Despite this common human capacity for prosocial behavior, populations can differ dramatically in the propensity to engage in various kinds of helping, sharing, and cooperation. In this article, we review empirical findings of cross-population diversity in prosocial behavior, outline current theories for these population differences, and identify future areas for research.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	238-243
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24103-2
State	Published - Mar 26 2015

Keywords

Antisocial
Collectivism
Cross-cultural
Culture
Globalization
Helping
Institutions
Market integration
Pathogens
Prosocial
Religion
Sharing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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