Research Article: The Misprediction of Helpers in Comforting Situations and Its Mechanism
Abstract:
Prosocial behavior contributes to interpersonal interaction and social harmony. However, with the development of the market economy, Chinese society has entered an era of rapid economic, technological, and network development, and individuals’ social lives and personal values have also been affected. The accelerated pace of life has led to an increasing distance between people, from the original “A good neighbor is better than a brother far off” to a society of strangers. People are more likely to adopt indifferent and avoiding attitudes in the face of helping situations. Although such a choice may temporarily protect the interests of individuals from harm, it may cost society in the long run. If everyone chooses not to help others, then everyone will also be unable to obtain help from others, which is the helping dilemma we are facing. To address the dilemma of prosocial behavior, it is necessary to explore the psychological mechanisms of helpers’ related behaviors to propose effective interventions to reduce individuals’ resistance to engaging in prosocial behaviors.
Introduction:
Prosocial behavior contributes to interpersonal interaction and social harmony. However, with the development of the market economy, Chinese society has entered an era of rapid economic, technological, and network development, and individuals’ social lives and personal values have also been affected. The accelerated pace of life has led to an increasing distance between people, from the original “A good neighbor is better than a brother far off” to a society of strangers. People are more likely to adopt…
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