The Effects of Individuals' Cognitive Processing of Situations and Peer Effects on Altruistic Behavior

Fang Rao

doi:10.63313/IJED.9059

Authors

Fang Rao Chengdu Xinjin Experimental Senior High School, 610000, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/IJED.9059

Keywords:

Situation factors, Peer effect, Altruistic behavior

Abstract

The 2*2 between subjects design examines the specific situational factors (moral situation/non moral situation) and peer effects(with peer/without peer) impact on altruistic behavior.complied to test common experimental material, two experimental includes two independent variable mentioned above,study subjects to make the will of the altruistic behavior. Results showed that:(1)The degree of willingness make individual altruistic behavior in moral situations than non moral situations and the difference was significant,compared with no companion case,participantes will be more willing to make altruistic behavior,but the difference was not significant.(2)There is no existing situation and peer interaction,have the willingness of the subjects in the peer side do altruistic behavior in the moral situation of the highest.in the existing of altruistic behavior influencing factors on the basis of the study of further study and lay the foundation for the follow-up of altruistic behavior research ,and also urge the people to care and help others, promote interpersonal relationship,is conductive to building a more harmonious society.

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