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Study Reveals Wealthy More Likely to Be Altruistic

5/3/2025

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis in Psychological Bulletin uncovers that individuals from higher social classes are more inclined to engage in altruistic acts. Analyzing over 1,100 studies with 2.3 million participants from 60 societies, researchers identified a strong link between social class and prosocial behavior, especially in public and costly situations.

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis in Psychological Bulletin uncovers that individuals from higher social classes are more inclined to engage in altruistic acts. Analyzing over 1,100 studies with 2.3 million participants from 60 societies, researchers identified a strong link between social class and prosocial behavior, especially in public and costly situations.