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Windmann S, Binder L, Schultze M. Constructing the Facets of Altruistic Behaviors (FAB) Scale. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1027/1864-9335/a000460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Abstract. Behavior is effectively altruistic to the degree that it is costly for the actor while benefiting others. In a series of preregistered studies, we constructed a 15-item self-report scale assessing three different facets of altruistic behavioral traits: help-giving, moral courage, and peer punishment. Item selection was performed with the help of Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) procedures as implemented in the stuart package for R. Confirmatory factor analysis of the three-factor measurement model showed excellent fit, outperforming classical item selection procedures. The scale was structure-validated in a second sample using a multiple group model that showed full measurement and structural invariance. A pilot study shows correlations of the subscales with economic game decisions. We discuss the scale structure and potential applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sabine Windmann
- Department of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
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Pfattheicher S, Böhm R, Kesberg R. The Advantage of Democratic Peer Punishment in Sustaining Cooperation within Groups. JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL DECISION MAKING 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/bdm.2050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- School of Business and Economics; RWTH Aachen University; Germany
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