Prosocial Behavior in Different Situations among Men and Women

Abstract

To explore the influencing situations for prosocial behavior in men and women (both married and unmarried) between the age groups of 20-40 years. For this purpose a sample of 240 participants was presented with 4 different situations: 1) Accident Victim 2) Neighbor fighting 3) Molestation and 4) Shoplifting, then the participants were to decide from the options provided as to how they would intervene with the situation. Out of the 240 participants, 120 were males & 120 females, of which 60 were married & 60 were not married. Chi square and t-test were used for calculation. Following results were shown: more people would help indirectly than directly & only few would not help in all the situations. It was also indicated that helping behavior would differ from situation to situation. Whereas there was no difference found between men and women (married or unmarried) that would help directly or indirectly.