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  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Sociology

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  • Interdependence involves mutual control over individual and group outcomes.
  • Mental representations of interdependence include mutual dependence, conflict (vs. correspondence) of interests, and relative power.
  • Perceptions of interdependence are shaped by social cues and individual differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dimensions of mental representations of interdependence.
  • To investigate the association between perceptions of interdependence and prosocial behavior.
  • To examine how conflict of interests and power influence cooperative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on interdependence.
  • Analysis of the relationship between perceived interdependence dimensions and prosociality.
  • Exploration of the combined effects of perceived conflict and power on cooperation.

Main Results:

  • Perceptions of interdependence are linked to prosocial behavior.
  • Perceived conflict of interests negatively impacts prosociality.
  • Mutual dependence positively influences prosocial behavior.
  • Perceived conflict and power jointly affect cooperative outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective perceptions of interdependence significantly shape social behavior and cooperation.
  • Understanding these perceptions is key to fostering prosociality.
  • Future research should explore cross-cultural variations and institutional influences on interdependence perceptions.