Study sheds new light on the genetics underlying possible social differences between modern humans, our ancestors, and other primate species.
Higher levels of stress can diminish altruistic behaviors, researchers report.
Game theory may help explain our motivation to embark on altruistic and social activities, researchers say.
The stress hormone cortisol reduces altruistic behaviors and alters brain activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in people with higher levels of empathy.
Many teens cite a desire to get a COVID vaccine in order to do their part and protect the health of those more vulnerable in their families and communities.
A new study demonstrated dogs do not reciprocate food-giving, nor do they act more favorably toward a friendly human.
Older adults are more likely to make an effort to help others, a new study reports. Researchers found, when faced with tasks that required more effort, older adults were more likely to offer help than younger people. By contrast, younger adults were more selfish and put in higher levels of effort for self-benefit.
Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver.
Researchers found more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are generally rated as being more attractive.
A recent study reveals people are more likely to become more altruistic and charitable as they age.
Upstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others.
As early as 19 months of age, children start to show altruistic behaviors. The study reports even when a small child is hungry, they will give their snack to a stranger in need. Findings reveal not only do young children engage in altruistic behavior, but early social experiences can also help shape future altruistic behaviors.
