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Charitable giving role-modeling: parent transmission frequency and adolescent reception
Mark Ottoni-Wilhelm1,2, Una Osili1,2, Xiao Han2
1Department of Economics, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Oxford Economic Papers
|September 18, 2023
Summary
Parental role-modeling influences children's giving, but adolescents must be aware of their parents' actions. Frequent giving and clear communication are essential for effective role-modeling in prosocial behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Behavioral Economics
Background:
- Previous research suggests adult role-modeling causally influences children's giving behavior.
- However, studies in natural settings indicate a potential lack of causal effect of parent role-modeling on adolescent giving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the divergent findings on the causal effect of parental role-modeling on adolescent giving.
- To explore the mediating role of adolescent awareness of parental giving behaviors.
- To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of parental role-modeling in promoting adolescent prosocial behavior.
Main Methods:
- The study analyzed data examining the relationship between parental giving and adolescent awareness of this behavior.
- It considered the frequency of parental giving and its impact on adolescent perception.
- New experimental designs are proposed, randomizing role-modeling frequency, communication strategies, and recipient group.
Main Results:
- Parental giving does not automatically ensure adolescents are aware of their parents' altruistic actions.
- Adolescents are less likely to recognize parental giving when it occurs infrequently.
- Frequent parental giving is necessary, but not sufficient, for adolescents to internalize the role model.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent awareness is a critical mediator in the effect of parental role-modeling on their own giving.
- Effective parental role-modeling requires not only the act of giving but also clear communication about these actions.
- Future research should explore communication strategies and the impact of recipient group dynamics on prosocial behavior transmission.
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