The Longitudinal Israeli Study of Twins (LIST)—An Integrative View of Social Development

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reut Avinun ◽  
Ariel Knafo
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Developmental Study ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Parental Questionnaire ◽  
Integrative View ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Pro Social Behavior ◽  
Advance Knowledge

The Longitudinal Israeli Study of Twins (LIST) is a social developmental study, which implements social-developmental, molecular genetic, epigenetic, and behavioral genetic methods to advance knowledge on the development of individual differences in social behavior. Twins are followed from the age of three and both observational and parental-questionnaire data are collected on their empathy, temperament, and pro-social behavior. The parenting styles of parents are also evaluated using self-reports and observations and DNA samples are collected from parents and twins. In the current paper, we provide a review of our recent work and discuss the future aims of the LIST.

scholarly journals Public cooperation statements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Kathrin Koessler ◽  
Lionel Page ◽  
Uwe Dulleck
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Public Good ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Interaction Partners ◽  
Good Setting ◽  
Pro Social Behavior ◽  
Voluntary Cooperation

AbstractCommunication is a well-known tool to promote cooperation and pro-social behavior. In this study, we examine whether minimal communication in form of public consent with a pre-defined cooperation statement is sufficient to strengthen cooperation in groups. Within the controlled environment of a laboratory experiment, we identify ways by which non-enforceable cooperation statements are associated with higher levels of cooperation in a public good setting. At first, the statement triggers selection; socially oriented individuals are more likely to make the cooperation statement. In addition, we can show that a behavioral change takes place once the statement is made. This change can be attributed to commitment arising from the pledge and to increased coordination between the interaction partners. Depending on the institutional context, these drivers can vary in strength. Comparing compulsory and voluntary cooperation statements, we find that both are effective in motivating higher contributions to the public good.

scholarly journals Attitudes and attitude certainty guiding pro‐social behavior as a function of perceived elaboration

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Moreno ◽  
Blanca Requero ◽  
David Santos ◽  
Borja Paredes ◽  
Pablo Briñol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Attitude Certainty ◽  
Pro Social Behavior
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