Sharing Behavior in First- and Fifth-Graders: Effects of Recipient Generosity and Actual versus Hypothetical Sharing.

Zinser, Otto; Varney, E. Douglas

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Publication Date: 1978-May

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Sharing Behavior in First- and Fifth-Graders: Effects of Recipient Generosity and Actual versus Hypothetical Sharing.

Zinser, Otto; Varney, E. Douglas

Journal of Psychology, v99 p31-38 May 1978

Both first and fifth graders made larger donations to unselfish recipients. Fifth graders made larger donations than first graders, and their donations most closely matched the expectations of best friends among significant others. (RL)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Elementary Education, Friendship, Grade 1, Grade 5, Prosocial Behavior, Social Integration, Social Relations

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Language: English

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