Interpersonal Relationships and Altruism in College Students
Author Information
Author(s): Li Tuojian, Feng Wanxuan, Zhang Hongzhen, Soundy Andrew
Primary Institution: School of Physical Education, Shandong University
Hypothesis
Interpersonal relationships can effectively predict altruistic behavior, and empathy plays a mediating role between the two.
Conclusion
Empathy partially mediates the relationship between interpersonal relationships and altruistic behavior, while social responsibility moderates this effect.
Supporting Evidence
- Empathy accounts for 27.66% of the total effects between interpersonal relationships and altruistic behavior.
- Social responsibility positively moderates the relationship between interpersonal relationships and altruistic behavior.
- Interpersonal relationships significantly predict both empathy and altruistic behavior.
Takeaway
This study found that being good friends with others can help college students be more caring and helpful, especially if they feel responsible for others.
Methodology
A questionnaire survey was conducted on 310 students majoring in physical education from 5 universities, using various established scales to measure interpersonal relationships, empathy, social responsibility, and altruistic behavior.
Potential Biases
Self-assessment may lead to subjective bias in responses.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce bias, and the sample was limited to students from China, affecting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 168 males and 142 females, with an average age of 20.07 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Confidence Interval
{"lower_bound":0.074,"upper_bound":0.135}
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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