The Effects of models of perceived similarity on two types of altruistic behavior in fifth grade children

This study examined the effect of same-sex peer models perceived as similar, neutral, or dissimilar on two types of altruistic behaviour in fifth grade children. The dependent variable was altruistic responses, operationally defined as penny donations and volunteering of service time to work on a ch...

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Main Author: Hops, Zona Joyce
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/35793