The Impact of Incidental Emotion on Prosocial Behavior: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on June 14, 2025
Abstract
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Theoretical models suggest that incidental emotions, which are unrelated to the task at hand or situation, could influence prosocial behaviors. However, inconsistent effects across studies highlight the need for a comprehensive quantitative synthesis. ...
Theoretical models suggest that incidental emotions, which are unrelated to the task at hand or situation, could influence prosocial behaviors. However, inconsistent effects across studies highlight the need for a comprehensive quantitative synthesis. ...