Researchers used mathematical modeling to find that even people with minimal concern for others would choose to self-isolate when sick, suppressing diseases in the long-term. The study suggests that only a small amount of altruism is needed to achieve indefinite suppression as an alternative to herd immunity.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 23, 2026
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Researchers used transcranial alternating current stimulation to synchronize frontal and parietal lobes, increasing participants' ability to make altruistic choices. This study provides new insights into the neural basis of social decisions and has implications for future research on cooperation.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2026
A resource redistribution experiment with Hadza adults suggests that egalitarianism is not primarily driven by a desire for equality, but rather by individual self-interest and norms of fairness. The results highlight the importance of extrinsic factors in shaping traditional sharing behaviors among hunter-gatherers.
Researchers reveal that harm causes stronger guilt, while sense of responsibility triggers shame, influencing compensatory behaviors. The study also identifies distinct neural activity for guilt and shame-driven decisions, shedding light on the cognitive processes guiding these emotions.
SourceeLife·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2025
Researchers discovered that terminally ill ant brood release an odor signaling their impending death and risk, allowing the colony to detect and remove pathogenic infections. This early warning system facilitates rapid disease detection and effective removal of pathogens.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2025
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A study by Cornell University researchers found that people believe reporting their own good deeds would lead to negative emotions, unlike sharing personal achievements. The study suggests that sharing stories of one's good deeds may undermine moral character, and anonymity might be the nicest way to show kindness.
SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·DateNov 13, 2025
A global study of participants from six countries found that addressing psychological distance and the threat to one's way of life are most effective interventions in boosting motivation for environmental efforts. The study suggests that making climate action a patriotic duty can increase willingness to exert physical effort.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 5, 2025
A new study found that implicit biases impact how much effort individuals, both autistic and non-autistic, put into charitable behaviors. While explicit biases were not a factor, participants showed self-bias in decisions, prioritizing their own efforts over others.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalResearch in Autism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 9, 2025
A Rutgers study found that participation in nonathletic clubs and volunteering in high school is linked to higher levels of altruism later in life. The study analyzed data from over 2,700 respondents and found that volunteer service ranked highest in predicting altruism.
SourceRutgers University·JournalYouth & Society·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 12, 2025
A study of over 30,000 adults found that regular time spent helping others outside the home significantly slows cognitive decline. Informal helping behaviors also provided comparable cognitive benefits to formal volunteering.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalSocial Science & Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 13, 2025
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A study found that kids who displayed kind, caring behaviors were more likely to consume fruit and vegetables as teenagers. Prosociality strengthens social ties and improves psychological functioning, influencing health-related choices.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 11, 2025
Researchers have found that mice can instinctively exhibit rescue-like behavior toward anesthetized conspecifics without prior training or external rewards. Oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular nucleus are activated when detecting distress signals, releasing OXT and coordinating emotional and motor responses.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 23, 2025
Researcher Anne Pisor discusses how group living and perception play a role in triggering the 'us versus them' mindset, which can lead to conflict. She also provides insights on how cultural background, past experiences, and resource availability contribute to this phenomenon.
SourcePenn State·JournalEvolutionary Human Sciences·DateFeb 18, 2025
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A global study of 76 countries reveals a significant association between wealth and prosocial behavior, with higher income leading to increased altruistic intentions and reciprocity. The study also found that financial equality could have a strong impact on increasing prosocial attitudes.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 5, 2025
Researchers investigated how people decide to confront or avoid unfair behavior, revealing that avoidance is driven by both not wanting to witness inequality and a desire to avoid confrontation. Even those who tend to avoid unfairness will hand out punishment if forced to observe such behavior.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 27, 2025
A new study finds that media coverage of civilian casualties increases public support for U.S. involvement in conflicts when the victims are from allied countries, evoking empathy and a sense of democratic justification. However, this effect is absent when civilians from non-allied nations are affected.
SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·DateJan 6, 2025
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A study published in Judgment and Decision Making found that religious believers give more to those of the same faith, while atheists also favor their own group. In follow-up studies in the USA and Egypt/Lebanon, Muslims were more generous towards their own kind than Christians or atheists.
SourceLinköping University·JournalJudgment and Decision Making·TypeSurvey·DateDec 11, 2024
A study found that children as young as six can contribute to group projects when there are clear and common goals. The researchers used a game where children worked together to fill a pool with water, with benefits for the whole group but individual costs. The results showed that most groups achieved their objectives and cooperated, e...
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalPsychological Science·TypeObservational study·DateAug 29, 2024
A new study published in Science Advances documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals, named 'Tina', and reveals that they provided extensive care for a young child with severe hearing loss. The discovery sheds light on the existence of true altruism among Neandertals.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 26, 2024
A new study reveals extraordinary acts of kindness from strangers who risked their lives to protect and help forced migrant survivors. Everyday kindness, such as offers of shelter and food, also played a crucial role in their journeys.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of Ethnic and Migration Studies·TypeCase study·DateJun 20, 2024
A study by NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS found that volunteering among older adults in Singapore increases their quality of life through perceived social support. Regular volunteers reported having more control over their lives, leading to a better quality of life.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalThe Journals of Gerontology Series B·DateMay 8, 2024
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A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania explored how Bayesian and abductive reasoning can be used to model social dynamics. They found that in some scenarios, simple guesswork can lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus, while in others it may result in less cooperation due to stricter judgment criteria.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2024
A recent study found that quality-based incentives increase the quality of medical treatment, particularly for severe illnesses. However, financial incentives do not necessarily lead to better patient outcomes. The study's results suggest that doctors' altruistic motivations play a crucial role in providing high-quality care.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalJournal of Health Economics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2024
Research in Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation reveals that companies with inclusive values and committed leadership teams experience improved performance and positive employee perceptions. Disability initiatives also foster a cohesive culture, valuing disabled employees as a vital part of the workforce.
SourceIOS Press·JournalJournal of Vocational Rehabilitation·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 13, 2024
A study using data from over 10,000 UK participants found that young children with warm parental relationships tend to display more socially-desirable behaviors like kindness, empathy and generosity. This association holds even after accounting for mental health factors.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalInternational Journal of Behavioral Development·DateOct 8, 2023
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A new study found that negative behavior can spill over to unrelated third parties, regardless of the initial intent. When individuals face resource loss due to negative action, they are inclined to seek compensation from both immediate offenders and unrelated third parties.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPLOS ONE·DateSep 12, 2023
A study by University of Illinois researchers found that individuals' own behavior influences their expectations and treatment of others. Generous people tend to reward generous behavior, while selfish individuals punish generosity. This research has practical relevance to social interactions and decision-making.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalCognitive Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2023
A new study found that job candidates who are exposed to social impact framing tend to refrain from negotiating for higher salaries due to feelings of discomfort. The researchers suggest that managers should be aware of this phenomenon and create greater transparency about company norms and values regarding compensation.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalOrganization Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2023
A study involving over 4,700 people from diverse ethnoreligious populations found that participants showed increased generosity when prompted to think about God. The researchers discovered that belief in God may promote positive intergroup relations and cooperation across religious divides.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalPsychological Science·DateApr 19, 2023
A study of over 300 extreme altruists reveals they share unselfish traits, not higher levels of empathy or agreeableness. Researchers found that their choices reflect a genuine value for strangers' wellbeing and communities.
SourceGeorgetown University Medical Center·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 19, 2023
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A game-theory-based approach explains the emergence of moral norms through the coupling of two games: social dilemma and coordination tasks. Cooperation can pay off when individuals prioritize group benefits over personal interests, leading to a self-sacrificing behavior that benefits all parties.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 18, 2022
Studies have identified specific neural circuits responding to positive and negative social interactions, shedding light on the nature of social behavior, motivation, and empathy. The findings underscore the vital role of social structures and connections in maintaining physical and mental well-being.
A UNIGE team found an increase in altruism among children returning from summer camps, compared to those who did not participate. These results suggest that holiday camps can be a valuable tool for developing socio-emotional abilities in children.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeNews article·DateNov 7, 2022
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Rats with high social status are more likely to help others, according to a new study that suggests social hierarchy is a crucial factor in prosocial behavior. The research found that dominant rats are more helpful and pay attention to the needs of their subordinates.
SourceSpanish National Research Council (CSIC)·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 7, 2022
A new study from Keck School of Medicine of USC suggests that willingness to give away money may be linked to the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. Participants who gave more money scored significantly lower on cognitive tests known to be sensitive to Alzheimer's disease.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 15, 2022
Researchers studied Australian native bee Amphylaeus morosus, finding it exhibits extreme reproductive skew and high relatedness, which challenges theories on social complexity. The study provides evidence that kin selection can promote worker sterility at the initial transition to social living.
SourceFlinders University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJun 14, 2022
Researchers found that infants can punish antisocial behavior exhibited by a third party, indicating an intrinsic motivation for morality. The study's findings suggest that humans may have acquired behavioral tendencies toward moral behavior during evolution.
SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2022
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Researchers find that cooperative breeding in animal societies increases survival chances of carers, leading to higher reproductive success. The study also reveals the relative importance of kin selection and individual selection varies depending on environmental conditions.
SourceUniversity of Bern·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 30, 2022
A new Penn State study found that people are more likely to choose empathy for an animal over a human, but only when the choices are not in competition. When context matters, people's willingness to engage in human empathy decreases, while their interest in animal empathy increases.
SourcePenn State·JournalThe Journal of Social Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 6, 2022
A study found that people in Germany and the US prioritize equal access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. In contrast, vaccine distribution according to a country's production capacity or free market regulation received little support. The research highlights the public's willingness to share vaccines despite logistical challenges.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalVaccine·TypeSurvey·DateMar 28, 2022
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A study published in PNAS found that risk-tolerant and impatient individuals are more likely to commit crimes. The research used data from economic experiments involving over 7,000 young Danish men, who were shown to be more prone to theft and other property offenses.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that changing social strategies between settings can lead to more cooperative behavior in a society. In a model with spillover between domains, cooperation is favored when actors can observe and imitate each other's behaviors in different contexts.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 9, 2022
A recent study by North Carolina State University suggests that teaching children to understand others' perspectives can make it easier for them to forgive. Children are more likely to forgive someone who has apologized and is part of their in-group. The study also highlights the importance of helping kids develop Theory of Mind skills...
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 8, 2021
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A randomized field experiment with 1,143 students aged 9-16 found that depleted self-control from a previous demanding task increases cheating in tests. The study suggests that exhaustion can lead to a greater temptation to cheat.
A new paper proposes a means of filtering for candidates who identify with organizational goals and are willing to go the extra mile. Researchers found that those who strongly identified with the organizational goal were willing to expend significantly more effort towards finding ways to reduce carbon emissions.
SourceElsevier·JournalManagement Accounting Research·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 23, 2021
A global study of 46,500 people aged 18-99 found that older adults are more willing to donate to charities within their own country, but less likely to do so internationally. This preference for 'in-group' behavior remains consistent even after accounting for wealth, pandemic severity, and perceived risk.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Aging·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2021
A study by the University of Missouri found that people are more likely to praise someone for good deeds if they know the person has also faced suffering earlier in life. This discovery sheds light on how humans process and react to positive behaviors, such as giving praise.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2021
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A Baylor University researcher suggests that clinicians should be aware of their misconceptions about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and educate themselves about the program to integrate it into their work with clients. Both AA and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aim to help individuals accept personal responsibility for their actions.
SourceBaylor University·JournalTraining and Education in Professional Psychology·DateApr 28, 2020
Researchers discovered that altruistic individuals experience less physical pain than controls. Brain activity scans revealed a correlation between altruism and decreased pain activity in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 30, 2019
A new study explores how an individual's genetics and brain activity correlate with altruistic behaviors directed toward romantic partners. The team found that pathways related to bonding in other animals showed up in humans, suggesting a link between empathy and altruism more generally.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalBehavioral Neuroscience·DateFeb 11, 2019
Scientists discovered that specific mental trainings can improve prosocial behavior over several months. Affect Module, consisting of daily practices, boosted altruistic behaviors, making it a potential step towards a caring society.
SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 10, 2018
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A study found that infants' responsiveness to fearful faces at 7 months predicts altruistic behavior in toddlerhood. Additionally, brain responses in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex are linked to this early precursor of prosocial behavior.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences·JournalPLOS Biology·DateSep 28, 2018
A study published in PLOS Biology found that infants' attention to fearful faces at seven months predicts altruistic behavior at 14 months. The analysis revealed that brain responses in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex measured through functional near-infrared spectroscopy also predicted altruistic behavior.
Research elucidates the neural basis of complex altruistic behavior, discovering two brain circuits that govern moral decisions in war veterans. The study used CT scans and an altruistic decision task to map brain damage and behavior, finding correlations between specific brain areas and punishment or donation behaviors.
SourceD'Or Institute for Research and Education·JournalBrain·DateMar 26, 2018
A study by the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management found that low confidence can lead to selfish behavior, but also increased generosity when public choices are made. In contrast, high confidence participants tend to be more generous in their choices.
SourceUniversity of Toronto, Rotman School of Management·JournalJournal of Behavioral Decision Making·DateMar 22, 2018
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Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the neural basis of team-related altruism in soccer fans. The study found that brain areas involved in decision-making and values, such as the medial orbitofrontal cortex, showed increased activity when donations were targeted to fans of the same soccer club.
SourceD'Or Institute for Research and Education·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 27, 2017
A recent study by UZH neuroeconomists found that generosity increases happiness, regardless of the amount. The researchers discovered that intent alone can trigger a change in brain activity, making people happier before they take action. The study provides insight into the interplay between altruism and happiness.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 11, 2017
A study by neuroscientists at Duke and Stanford University found that multiple brain regions collaborate to produce empathetic decision-making in rats. The results clarify conflicting findings on the role of specific brain regions in guiding antisocial behavior, suggesting a more complex neural context.
SourceDuke University·JournalBrain and Behavior·DateJun 23, 2017
Researchers used virtual reality to test participants' willingness to help others, finding that 65% chose to rescue an injured person despite the risk to themselves. Altruistic individuals showed a larger anterior insula, linked to social emotions processing, and higher empathic concern.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalNeuropsychologia·DateMar 8, 2017
Research suggests exposure to low doses of pyrethroid insecticides may be associated with behavioral disorders in children. Higher levels of specific metabolites were linked to internalising and externalising behaviors.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalOccupational and Environmental Medicine·DateMar 1, 2017
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