ISBN:
9780199368693
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Parallel Title:
Print version
DDC:
302
Keywords:
Altruism
;
Social interaction
;
Moral development
;
Socialization
Abstract:
Prosocial behaviour - broadly defined as voluntary action intended to help or benefit another - has been associated with positive outcomes across the lifespan. Children with a more prosocial orientation are better liked and trusted by their peers, have a higher status in peer groups, are better at maintaining friendships, demonstrate better self regulation, empathy, and social cognitive skills, and excel in academics. This text examines a variety of biological, socialization, and contextual influences on prosocial development from infancy through early adulthood
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199964772.001.0001
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