Altruism is defined as the unselfish concern for other people—doing things simply out of a desire to help, not because you ...

Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one ...

Men and women are both frequently subject to stereotypes. This is particularly true when we talk about respective roles in relationships—from personal to professional. One of the most relevant areas ...

Prosocial behavior is a well-studied phenomenon in the field of social psychology. A large body of research examines conditions under which people help—or fail to help. However, not only has most of ...

In this study, researcher Rose Donohue of Washington University, St. Louis, and her colleagues studied the behavior of a group of diverse 11- to 20-month-old babies (more than half were Black and ...

The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research. The way people express emotions while ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, families and households will soon be gathering to give and receive gifts. Many will also be sending donations to communities in crisis, and organizing ...