Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Stanford Prison Experiment03:20

The Stanford Prison Experiment

25.0K
The famous and controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by social psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues at Stanford University, demonstrated the power of social roles, social norms, and scripts.
25.0K
Deindividuation00:57

Deindividuation

31.1K
Deindividuation is a form of social influence on an individual’s behavior such that the individual engages in unusual or non-normal behavior while in a group setting. Why? Because in these group settings, the individual no longer sees themselves as an individual anymore, disinhibiting their behavior and personal restraint.
31.1K
Impact of Individuals on Individuals01:30

Impact of Individuals on Individuals

469
Human behavior is intricately shaped by social influences that arise from interactions with others in diverse contexts. These influences not only mold beliefs and attitudes but also drive the regulation of behaviors through both direct communication and observational learning. The study of these processes falls within the domain of social psychology, which seeks to understand how individuals are affected by and affect those around them.Mechanisms of Social InfluenceDirect social influence...
469
Impact of Social Context on Individuals01:21

Impact of Social Context on Individuals

420
Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
420
Causes of Social Behavior III: Biological and Environmental Influences01:28

Causes of Social Behavior III: Biological and Environmental Influences

405
Social behavior is a complex phenomenon that arises from the interaction between biological predispositions and environmental influences. This intricate interplay shapes how individuals think, feel, and act in various social contexts. Understanding these mechanisms requires insights from psychology, neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary theory.Environmental Influences on Social BehaviorEnvironmental factors, including temperature, odors, and visual stimuli, play a crucial role in shaping...
405
Social Psychology and Individual Behavior01:29

Social Psychology and Individual Behavior

417
Social psychology examines how group dynamics, emotions, and cultural influences shape individual actions and decision-making. These elements interact to form behavioral patterns that affect personal choices and social interactions.The Role of Group DynamicsGroups play a crucial role in shaping behavior by reinforcing norms and expectations. Individuals derive a sense of self from group membership, often aligning their behaviors with group norms to maintain social cohesion. For example, an...
417

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Portable Electrical Impedance Prescreening for Breast tissue suspicious for malignancy: Model Optimization and Clinical Performance of the Julieta Device in a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Colombia.

Technology in cancer research & treatment·2026
Same author

Author Correction: Sustained participation in a Payments for Ecosystem Services program reduces deforestation in a Mexican agricultural frontier.

Scientific reports·2024
Same author

Sustained participation in a Payments for Ecosystem Services program reduces deforestation in a Mexican agricultural frontier.

Scientific reports·2023
Same author

From strong leadership to active community engagement: Effective resistance to illegal coca crops in Afro-Colombian collective territories.

The International journal on drug policy·2022
Same author

Norm-focused nudges influence pro-environmental choices and moderate post-choice emotional responses.

PloS one·2021
Same author

Environmental Impacts and Policy Responses to Covid-19: A View from Latin America.

Environmental & resource economics·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

73.0K

Prosocial Behavior and Subjective Insecurity in Violent Contexts: Field Experiments.

María Alejandra Vélez1, Carlos Andres Trujillo1, Lina Moros1

  • 1School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

Plos One
|July 30, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Subjective insecurity negatively impacts cooperation but positively influences trust and altruism among farmers. Actual victimization mediates these effects, highlighting the complex relationship between perceived and experienced insecurity and prosocial behavior.

More Related Videos

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
11:13

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test

Published on: November 19, 2015

14.6K
Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research
05:03

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Published on: December 15, 2023

5.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

73.0K
The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
11:13

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test

Published on: November 19, 2015

14.6K
Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research
05:03

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Published on: December 15, 2023

5.1K

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Development Studies

Background:

  • Subjective insecurity is a significant factor influencing prosocial behaviors.
  • Understanding the impact of insecurity on cooperation, trust, reciprocity, and altruism is crucial, especially in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how individual perceptions of insecurity affect prosocial behaviors in farmers.
  • To develop and validate a cognitive-affective measure of subjective insecurity.
  • To examine the relationship between subjective insecurity, actual victimization, and prosocial behaviors over time.

Main Methods:

  • Field experiments were conducted with farmers in Colombian villages experiencing varying levels of violence.
  • A novel cognitive-affective measure of subjective insecurity was developed and applied.
  • Study 2 replicated Study 1's design, incorporating additional measures of victimization to explore mediation effects.

Main Results:

  • Subjective insecurity demonstrated a negative effect on cooperation but a positive influence on trust and altruism.
  • Findings were robust and consistent across both studies, with victimization acting as a significant mediator.
  • Higher levels of victimization were positively correlated with subjective insecurity and negatively impacted cooperation and trust.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived insecurity significantly shapes prosocial behaviors, with distinct effects on cooperation versus trust and altruism.
  • Actual victimization plays a mediating role, linking subjective insecurity to reduced cooperation and trust.
  • The findings underscore the importance of addressing both perceived and actual insecurity to foster prosociality in conflict-affected communities.