The search for the prosocial personality has been long and controversial. The current
research explores the general patterns underlying prosocial decisions, linking personality …

Prosociality is a critical issue in behavioral research. In this investigation, we developed a
measure of prosocial behavioral intentions. Qualitative responses from two surveys (n= 465) …

The functioning of social collectives hinges on the willingness of their members to cooperate
with one another and to help those who are in need. Here, we consider how such prosocial …

This chapter provides a broad introduction and overview of the field of prosocial behavior,
that is, acts that serve to benefit another person. It examines the following questions: What …

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary acts intended to benefit others. Lack of empathy is a core
feature of psychopathy, a constellation of personality traits that includes callousness …

In recent years, psychological scientists' narrow focus on negative emotions and antisocial
behavior has broadened to include a panoply of positive emotions such as empathy …

We propose two fundamentally different motives for helping: gaining pleasure and fulfilling
one's duty (“pressure”). Using the newly developed Pleasure and Pressure based Prosocial …

Highlights•Studies on prosocial behaviors in the early years increase understanding of
origin and antecedents of prosocial development.•Longitudinal studies specify how …

Prosocial behavior is crucial for functioning societies. However, its reliable scientific
assessment and the understanding of its underlying structure are still a challenge. We …

The present study examined how agreeableness, self-transcendence values, and empathic
self-efficacy beliefs predict individuals' tendencies to engage in prosocial behavior (ie …