Gift-giving is often framed as a source of stress and obligation, but a growing body of research suggests there may also be ...

Psychological research is showing that altruism does exist, an understanding that could lead to a more empathetic world.

Salesforce brings its Ohana culture to life through peer-recognition platforms, public kudos walls, and volunteer time-off ...

Just seeing Batman inspires us, say psychologists, whose new research suggests that seeing the caped crusader increases an individual’s propensity toward prosocial behaviors. Actions that benefit ...

In the social sciences, researchers often use the umbrella term prosocial leadership behaviors to refer to a leader’s intentional actions that promote well-being and growth. Here are the three Core ...

We stand at a peculiar crossroads in human history. Two massive forces — artificial intelligence and ecological collapse — are converging in ways that will fundamentally reshape civilization. Most ...

We were all taught to be kind to our fellow humans. We all believe that kindness is a net positive for society as a whole. But as we go through life, we realize that there is a considerable gap ...

Virtually no parent is immune to the allure of their phone. They’ve all realized they were dialed into a screen when they should have been playing with their child or having a conversation over dinner ...

This study examined the impact of implementing Second Step, a violence prevention program, using a comprehensive, city-wide approach. The evaluation included 741 3rd-5th graders in six schools.

A study conducted in China found that individuals with pronounced social anxiety tend to be less motivated to engage in prosocial behaviors when these require effort. However, this effect was only ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Li Zhang, professor of physiology and neuroscience at USC's Keck School of Medicine, how mice perform first aid on each other. The instinct to help a fellow creature runs deep ...