The Cambridge Handbook of Prosociality (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108834711)

Prosociality is a multifaceted concept referring to the many ways in which individuals care about and benefit others. Human prosociality is foundational to social harmony, happiness, and peace; it is therefore essential to understand its underpinnings, development, and cultivation. This handbook provides a state-of-the-art, in-depth account of scientific, theoretical, and practical knowledge regarding prosociality and its development. Its thirty chapters, written by international researchers in the field, elucidate key issues, including: the development of prosociality across infancy, childhood, adolescence, and beyond; the biological, cognitive, emotional, and motivational mechanisms that underlie and influence prosociality; how different socialization agents and social contexts can affect children's prosociality; and intervention approaches aimed at cultivating prosociality in children and adolescents. This knowledge can benefit researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers seeking to nurture socially responsible, caring youth.

Author: Tina Malti
ISBN-10: 110883471X
ISBN-13: 9781108834711
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2023
Pages: 625
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.44d

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Choice 01/01/2024