‘Do Good, Expect the Worst’: The Indirect Effect of Social Cynicism on Prosocial Behavior via Empathy and Trust
Do cynical individuals still engage in prosocial behaviors when they expect the worst from others? While prior research suggests cynical beliefs reduce empathy and trust—key drivers of prosociality—this pathway remains underexplored. We tested four structural equation models (manifest and latent) us...
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Ubiquity Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | International Review of Social Psychology |
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| Online Access: | https://account.rips-irsp.com/index.php/up-j-irsp/article/view/1009 |
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