Do-gooder derogation in children: the social costs of generosity.

Volume: 6, Pages: 1036 - 1036
Published: Jul 21, 2015
Abstract
Generosity is greatly valued and admired, but can it sometimes be unappealing? The current study investigated 8- to 10-year-old children’s (N = 128) preference for generous individuals, and the effects of social comparison on their preferences. In Experiment 1, children showed a strong preference for a generous to a stingy child; however, this preference was significantly reduced in a situation that afforded children a comparison of their own...
Paper Details
Title
Do-gooder derogation in children: the social costs of generosity.
Published Date
Jul 21, 2015
Volume
6
Pages
1036 - 1036
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