A narrative review of the consistency, rigor and generalizability of experiments on prosocial behaviors and happiness

Abstract Past experimental research shows that prosocial behavior promotes happiness. But do past findings hold up to current standards of consistent, rigorous, and generalizable evidence? In this review, we considered the evidentiary value of past experiments examining the happiness (i.e., subjecti...

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Main Authors: Jason D. E. Proulx, Kristina K. Castaneto, Tiara A. Cash, Lara B. Aknin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-03-01
Series:Discover Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-025-00327-6