Most people like to think that they set an example for the next generation. Thanks to researchers, we now have proof adults are more generous in front of children.A study has found adults are twice
Being around children makes adults more generous, says a study
In a field study, which built on these findings, the researchers found that adult passers-by on a shopping street in Bath were more likely to donate to charity when more children were around relative to adults.
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Washington: Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a multi-institutional study from psychologists.
The research, conducted by social psychologists at the University of Bath and Cardiff University and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), examined how the presence of children influences adults compassionate motivations and behaviours.
Being around children makes adults more generous, says study ANI | Updated: May 05, 2021 12:22 IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a multi-institutional study from psychologists.
The research, conducted by social psychologists at the University of Bath and Cardiff University and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), examined how the presence of children influences adults compassionate motivations and behaviours.
Across eight experiments and more than 2,000 participants, the researchers asked adults to describe what typical children are like. After focusing on children in this way, participants subsequently indicated higher motivations towards compassionate values, such as helpfulness and social justice, and they reported greater empathy with the plight of other adults.
Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a new study from psychologists.