These small acts of kindness are what psychologists refer to as prosocial behaviors. They are more than just feel-good ...

Aknin, Lara B., Ashley V. Whillans, Michael I. Norton, and Elizabeth W. Dunn. "Happiness and Prosocial Behavior: An Evaluation of the Evidence." Chap. 4 in World ...

Finally, a narrative review on moral disengagement in youth athletes highlighted the importance of understanding how social dynamics in sports can lead to both prosocial and antisocial behaviors.

Interestingly, each of these forms are associated with different kinds of prosocial and antisocial behavior. Namely, sympathetic empathy—caring about others’ emotions—was linked to both ...