Prosocial Development: A Multidimensional Approach

Prosocial Development: A Multidimensional Approach

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Author/Contributor(s): Padilla-Walker, Laura M ; Carlo, Gustavo
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date: 01/14/2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: NEW
Prosocial behavior--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. Researchers have shown that prosocial behaviors correlate to lower rates of school suspension and drop-out, teen pregnancy, substance use, aggression, and delinquency. These positive effects speak to the value of prosocial behavior during formative years.