Prosocial development : a multidimensional approach / edited by Laura M. Padilla-Walker and Gustavo Carlo.

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Padilla-Walker, Laura M

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Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.Description: xiii, 474 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9780190499068

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DDC classification:

302 23 PAD

Contents:

Overview of prosocial behavior -- Biological perspectives -- Socialization perspectives -- Cultural and contextual perspectives -- Specific targets and types of prosocial behavior.

Summary: Prosocial behaviour - broadly defined as voluntary action intended to help or benefit another - has been associated with positive outcomes across the lifespan. Children with a more prosocial orientation are better liked and trusted by their peers, have a higher status in peer groups, are better at maintaining friendships, demonstrate better self regulation, empathy, and social cognitive skills, and excel in academics. This text examines a variety of biological, socialization, and contextual influences on prosocial development from infancy through early adulthood.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	302 PAD (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	33114

Originally published: 2014.

Overview of prosocial behavior --
Biological perspectives --
Socialization perspectives --

Cultural and contextual perspectives --
Specific targets and types of prosocial behavior.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prosocial behaviour - broadly defined as voluntary action intended to help or benefit another - has been associated with positive outcomes across the lifespan. Children with a more prosocial orientation are better liked and trusted by their peers, have a higher status in peer groups, are better at maintaining friendships, demonstrate better self regulation, empathy, and social cognitive skills, and excel in academics. This text examines a variety of biological, socialization, and contextual influences on prosocial development from infancy through early adulthood.

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