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The association between social support and prosocial behavior: A three-level meta-analysis.
Yinlan Wang1, Guangming Ran1, Qi Zhang2
1Department of Psychology, School of Education, China West Normal University, Nanchong, China.
Psych Journal
|July 22, 2024
Summary
Social support significantly promotes prosocial behavior. This meta-analysis clarifies the relationship, identifying publication year, support source, and measurement methods as key moderators influencing prosocial actions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Social support is recognized as crucial for prosocial behavior.
- Existing research presents varied conclusions, necessitating clarification of moderating factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the relationship between social support and prosocial behavior using meta-analysis.
- To investigate variables that moderate this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A three-level meta-analysis was employed.
- Systematic literature search yielded 92 studies with 418 effect sizes and 74,378 participants.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between social support and prosocial behavior.
- Moderating effects were identified for publication year, source of social support, and measurement methods for both variables.
Conclusions:
- Social support is a significant predictor of prosocial behavior.
- Understanding moderators is vital for guiding prosocial behavior in various settings.
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