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Researchers identified that brain region communication varies depending on the motive driving a specific behavioral choice, allowing them to uncover underlying motives. Motives could not be detected by observing choices or brain activity during decision-making.
A study by University at Buffalo expert Janet Yang found that holding collective, communitarian beliefs contributes to altruistic behavior, while individualistic values hinder it. Emotions like sadness and empathy play a significant role in promoting altruism.
Recent studies found that Latino immigrant youth who reported feeling discriminated against had more depressive symptoms and were less likely to perform altruistic behaviors six months and a year after experiencing discrimination. The study suggests that discrimination can lead to mental health issues and decreased social engagement.
A new international study found children from religious families were less likely to share with others and showed more punitive tendencies than non-religious children. The results contradict common assumptions that religiosity promotes altruism and kindness.
The study found that sympathy predicted prosocial behaviors, but also engaging in earlier prosocial behaviors positively predicted later sympathy. The researchers aim to understand what makes individuals altruistic and develop interventions to promote positive behaviors in adolescents.
Researchers found that rats made prosocial choices 70% of the time, indicating a preference for helping others. The study suggests that biological mechanisms such as positive feelings and social sensitivity may drive prosocial behavior in both humans and rats.
New research found that children's altruistic behaviors are associated with better physiological regulation and lower family wealth. Children who donated tokens to help others showed greater vagal flexibility and higher vagal tone, indicating better health and well-being.
A study led by Judith Burkart reveals that human altruism is linked to cooperative breeding among primate species, where young are cared for by multiple group members. This behavior, not associated with advanced cognitive skills or social tolerance, may have contributed to human exceptional cognition.
A comprehensive framework identifies crucial elements supporting evolution of social behaviour in structured populations. Helping neighbours reproduce more or live longer does not have same indirect consequences on own fitness.
A new study suggests that subjective well-being may 'nudge' adults into altruistic acts like kidney donation. States with higher per capita donation rates tend to have higher levels of well-being, and the link holds even after accounting for regional variation in other factors.
Researchers develop mathematical model for evolution of manipulated behavior, showing that an offspring's resistance to manipulation often fails to evolve if the costs are high. The study suggests that altruistic behavior in eusocial organisms, such as ants and bees, may be coerced through manipulation.
Researchers at Stanford University found that playing Superman-like flight in a virtual reality simulation increased altruistic behavior in individuals. In contrast, helicopter-riding participants took longer to offer help. The study suggests designing games that promote empathy and altruism could have real-world benefits.
A new investigation into cooperative behavior suggests that humans developed skills to work with others due to mutual interdependence. This study proposes a two-step process where cooperation began in small groups and became more complex as societies grew.
Researchers found a strong negative effect of neighbourhood income deprivation on altruistic behaviour, with wealthier areas returning 87% of letters compared to poorer areas at 37%. This suggests that those living in poor neighbourhoods are less inclined to behave altruistically toward their neighbours.
A study by researchers at the University of Zurich found a connection between brain anatomy and altruistic behavior, with individuals displaying more gray matter at the junction of the parietal and temporal lobes when behaving altruistically. This region is linked to empathy and understanding others' thoughts and feelings.
A study published in Neuron found that a brain region involved in empathy, the temporoparietal junction (TPJ), is linked to individual differences in altruism. The size and activation of this region predict an individual's setpoint for altruistic behavior.
A new mathematical model predicts that creatures will help each other differently depending on resource scarcity, with defense and food-focused behaviors favored during times of scarcity and care for young during abundance. The study's results suggest that the benefits of altruism vary across different behaviors.
Researchers found that contemplating death can lead to decreased militaristic attitudes, improved health choices, and increased kindness. This is due to people's tendency to seek meaning and belonging in the face of mortality.
A recent study found that people select future social partners based on cooperative behavior, not punishment of egoism. This contradicts the expectation that punishing others for self-interest would be beneficial for one's reputation and relationships.
A new model from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management suggests that power, intoxication, and anonymity can inspire both heroism and hedonism. The researchers argue that disinhibition can reveal an individual's true motives and shape behavior.
A study found that medical students experiencing burnout are more likely to engage in unprofessional conduct, such as dishonest behaviors and neglecting patient care. This association suggests a link between personal distress and professional behavior, highlighting the importance of addressing burnout in medical education.
Researchers found that poor sleep patterns influence the spread of adolescent drug use in social networks, with teens at the center of the network being more vulnerable. Healthy sleep habits can have a positive impact on reducing drug use and other behaviors.
A new study found that elevation can lead to actual helping behavior, as participants who watched uplifting videos were more willing to volunteer for another study. The researchers also observed that elevation increased the amount of time participants spent helping in a subsequent experiment.
Researchers found that chimpanzees altruistically help conspecifics, even without direct personal gain or reciprocation, but mostly upon request. The study suggests that 'help upon request' may be a more effective strategy for altruism in animals.
A new study found that buying green products can set up moral credentials, leading people to behave more selfishly. Researchers discovered that participants who bought green products were more likely to lie and steal than those who purchased conventional products.
Subordinate female cichlids receive reciprocal benefits for helping dominant pairs raise offspring, increasing their reproductive potential. This finding suggests a 'pay-to-reproduce' hypothesis, where subordinates adjust their care to gain access to breeding substrate and enhance their own reproduction.
Researchers found that women place significant importance on altruistic traits when choosing a partner. Altruistic behavior was correlated with stronger preference for such traits in both men and women.
Researchers at UBC find that priming people with 'god concepts' promotes altruism, regardless of whether participants identify as believers or not. The study also reveals that secular notions of civic responsibility promote cooperation and generosity.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center discovered that brain region activation predicts altruistic behavior, suggesting that the ability to perceive meaningful interactions is critical for altruism.