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ERIC Number: ED661520
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 5
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Understanding Prosocial Development in the Context of Systemic Inequalities in the US and Worldwide
Emma Armstrong-Carter; Eva H. Telzer
Grantee Submission, Current Research in Behavioral Sciences v2 Article 100040 2021
Across psychology, there is increasing recognition that the experiences of children from minoritized racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented. Research on prosocial behavior exemplifies this systemic bias. This paper suggests that measures of prosocial behavior should be revised to be more culturally equitable, in order to reflect the experiences of youth across diverse communities. First, the authors briefly review literature on prosocial development in high-income countries. The authors advocate for revising measures to capture greater variability in the experiences of children from marginalized groups, and interpreting research findings in the context of systemic inequalities. Next, the authors review research on prosocial behavior in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which is limited but growing, and discuss next steps for future research on prosocial behavior in LMICs. The goal is to provide a specific research agenda to advance the understanding of prosocial development across contexts and communities worldwide.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED); National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305B140009; R01DA039923
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