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Developmental Changes and Individual Differences in Trust and Reciprocity in Adolescence
Suzanne van de Groep1,2,3, Rosa Meuwese1,2,3, Kiki Zanolie1,2,3
1Leiden University.
Summary
Adolescent trust remains stable, while reciprocity declines. Individual differences like empathy and risk-taking significantly influence these social behaviors during teenage years.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Neuroscience
- Behavioral Economics
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for social development, yet trust and reciprocity patterns remain unclear.
- Previous research on adolescent trust and reciprocity has yielded conflicting findings.
- Understanding these social dynamics is crucial for navigating adolescent transitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the developmental trajectories of trust and reciprocity in adolescents aged 12-18.
- To examine the influence of gender, risk, empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial tendencies on these behaviors.
- To clarify the role of individual differences in shaping social decision-making during adolescence.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a Trust Game paradigm with a large sample (N=496) of adolescents.
- Assessed individual differences in empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial tendencies.
- Analyzed the impact of gender and risk-taking propensity on trust and reciprocity.
Main Results:
- Trust levels remained stable across adolescence, while reciprocity showed a decreasing trend.
- Risk-taking significantly influenced both trust and reciprocity choices.
- Empathy mediated the age-related decline in reciprocity.
- Males exhibited higher trust than females, with no significant gender differences in reciprocity.
Conclusions:
- Trust and reciprocity development in adolescence is complex and influenced by multiple factors.
- Individual differences, particularly empathy and risk sensitivity, play a key role.
- Future interventions should consider these individual variations and contextual sensitivities.
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