Prosocial development: a multidimensional approach
"Examines a variety of biological, socialization, and contextual influences on prosocial development from infancy through young adulthood. While the definition of prosocial behavior may seem straight forward, recent research has highlighted its multifaceted nature. This volume s…
Prosocial development: a multidimensional approach
"Prosocial behavior (actions intended to benefit others) has been associated with a number of positive outcomes across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. However, existing research often treats this complex set of behaviors as relatively unidimensional, which may accou…
Cronin named her book after two organisms that gave Charles Darwin some difficult moments as he struggled with his theory of natural selection. The vast majority of ants are sterile workers, never reproducing, each always ready to engage in potential sacrifice of self for colony…
Now revised, updated and in paperback this book studies both altruistic and nonaltruistic motives for transfer behavior. It also traces some of the market repercussions of intrafamilial, intergenerational, and intragroup transfers and exchanges.
"This book employs economic methodology to study the motives for and the repercussions of transfers and exchanges within families, between generations, and within groups. The book shows how the allocative behavior and wellbeing of one family member depend on his altruistic link …