New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu https://t.co/BwyLDiZACz
Property Damage and Exposure to Other People in Distress Differentially Predict Prosocial Behavior After a Natural Disaster.
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The discussions reflect a strong interest in how property damage and distress influence prosocial actions, with posts citing the research’s focus on real-world behavior changes, such as increased generosity following exposure to distress. The tone emphasizes the importance of understanding social responses in disaster contexts, using words like 'significant' and 'impactful' to convey the perceived relevance and potential societal benefits of the findings.
Most discussions agree that the findings from the publication are significant, with some emphasizing the differential effects of property damage versus distress exposure.
The discussions show high interest, as many comments highlight the relevance of the research to understanding social behavior after disasters.
Participants reference specific studies, examples from the research like the Dictator Game experiments, and comment on implications, indicating moderate engagement.
Several posters believe this research has meaningful implications for disaster response and social dynamics, reflecting a moderate to high perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study examines how natural disasters, like Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu, influence people's willingness to share and cooperate, using experiments before and after the event.
- Results show that property damage tends to decrease overall prosocial behavior and increase favoritism toward one's own group, while experiencing distress of others boosts generosity toward both in-group and out-group members.
- The findings suggest that different types of disaster-related experiences shape prosocial actions differently, affecting how people decide to help others in crisis situations.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky独裁者ゲーム:サイクロン経験後に全般的に内集団成員に対しても外集団成員に対しても向社会性を示さず、集団間の共有で偏狭さが増す。財産の毀損が激しいと向社会的分配も内集団への選好も低下。他者の苦痛を感じると、内集団に対しても外集団に対しても向社会的分配が増える https://t.co/N9pVI4rFz6
After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely to show parochialism. But exposure to people in distress led to increased prosociality to both in-group & out-groups members. https://t.co/eH6bWZGlEL https://t.co/LkHFveC76X
Property Damage and Exposure to Other People in Distress Differentially Predict Prosocial Behavior After a Disaster https://t.co/7W2WGO2a5Z
Property damage and exposure to other people in distress differentially predict prosocial behavior after a natural disaster https://t.co/6t1TtODyHb Data from two waves of four modified Dictator Game studies in the same individuals in Vanuatu (N = 164), pre-and post-Cyclone Pam. https://t.co/SDP6vc6CU6
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Property Damage and Exposure to Other People in Distress Differentially Predict Prosocial Behavior After a Disaster https://t.co/7W2WGO2a5Z
RT @jayvanbavel: After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely t…
RT @jayvanbavel: After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely t…
RT @jayvanbavel: After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely t…
RT @jayvanbavel: After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely t…
After a cyclone, people were less likely to show prosociality toward both in-group and out-group members and more likely to show parochialism. But exposure to people in distress led to increased prosociality to both in-group & out-groups members. https://t.co/eH6bWZGlEL https://t.co/LkHFveC76X
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RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
RT @DrQueue: New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu ht…
New Psychological Science paper investigates how a tropical cyclone affected prosocial behaviour on Tanna Island in Vanuatu https://t.co/BwyLDiZACz
RT @uranus_2: 独裁者ゲーム:サイクロン経験後に全般的に内集団成員に対しても外集団成員に対しても向社会性を示さず、集団間の共有で偏狭さが増す。財産の毀損が激しいと向社会的分配も内集団への選好も低下。他者の苦痛を感じると、内集団に対しても外集団に対しても向社会的分配が…
独裁者ゲーム:サイクロン経験後に全般的に内集団成員に対しても外集団成員に対しても向社会性を示さず、集団間の共有で偏狭さが増す。財産の毀損が激しいと向社会的分配も内集団への選好も低下。他者の苦痛を感じると、内集団に対しても外集団に対しても向社会的分配が増える https://t.co/N9pVI4rFz6
Property damage and exposure to other people in distress differentially predict prosocial behavior after a natural disaster https://t.co/6t1TtODyHb Data from two waves of four modified Dictator Game studies in the same individuals in Vanuatu (N = 164), pre-and post-Cyclone Pam. https://t.co/SDP6vc6CU6