מירב ויס-סידי

The purpose of this research is to examine cross-cultural differences in the emotional consequences of prosocial behavior. We will examine the boundary conditions of the effects of various prosocial behaviors, while focusing on the emotional consequences and specifically on feelings of happiness. In addition, we will explore the psychological mechanisms that mediate these effects across cultures. Thus, the study will address the following questions: (1) How does prosocial behavior influence people’s happiness in different cultures? (2) Do other emotions arise as a result of prosocial behavior, and are there cultural differences in these emotions? (3) How does the type of prosocial behavior moderate these effects (e.g., behavior toward an ingroup vs. an outgroup)? (4) In light of the answers to the previous questions, what emotional states can lead people to engage in prosocial behavior? Insights from this study may be useful in developing interventions to promote prosocial behaviors.