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Attribution and helping behavior: testing the attribution-affect-help judgment model in a Saudi sample.

Abdallah M Badahdah1

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7136, USA. abdallah.badahdah@und.nodak.edu

Psychological Reports
|December 14, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study tested Weiner's attributional theory in Saudi Arabia, examining men's reactions to a friend with AIDS. Findings reveal how attributions influence help-giving behavior in collectivist cultures.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Weiner's attributional theory is a key framework for understanding social motivation.
  • The theory lacks empirical testing within Arabic cultural contexts.
  • Understanding attributions for AIDS is crucial for public health and social support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the applicability of Weiner's attributional theory in Saudi culture.
  • To examine Saudi men's attributions of responsibility for AIDS.
  • To assess the impact of these attributions on emotional reactions (anger, pity) and helping intentions.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 298 Saudi men participated in the study.
  • Participants read vignettes manipulating the perceived cause of AIDS in a friend.

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  • Measures included assignment of responsibility, anger, pity, and willingness to help.

    • Main Results:

    • Attributions of responsibility for AIDS varied based on vignette manipulation.
    • Perceived responsibility significantly influenced emotional responses and willingness to help.
    • Cultural factors in Saudi Arabia may shape attributional processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Weiner's attributional theory provides a useful lens for understanding social motivation in Saudi Arabia.
    • Attributional beliefs about AIDS impact social support and intergroup relations.
    • Further cross-cultural research is needed to explore these dynamics.