Altruistic and antisocial behaviors in children: An examination from the self-regulation model

Altruism is a complex phenomenon which has been the subject of much empirical investigation. The present study sought to explore altruistic behavior in children within the self-regulation model espoused by Kanfer and his colleagues. This model suggests that altruistic behavior is a function of: self- and situational-monitoring, prosocial goals, self-control, and self-evaluation/self-reinforcement abilities. Furthermore, Kanfer and Rehm posit that depressed mood should inhibit self-regulation abilities and therefore, impede altruism whereas Cialdini suggests that depressed mood facilitates helping to lessen depression.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Goldberg, Meredyth Ellen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kanfer, Frederick H.

• Psychology, Clinical

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1992 Goldberg, Meredyth Ellen

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9215818
(UMI)AAI9215818

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20159