Prosocial Conduct in Argentinian University Students: Comparative Study between Careers
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prosocial behavior
Argentinian university students
help
comfort
prosocial orientation

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Prosocial Conduct in Argentinian University Students: Comparative Study between Careers. (2019). Universitas Psychologica, 18(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.11144/Javeriana.upsy18-3.cpeu
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This study tests the hypothesis of differences in prosocial behavior according to university studies using the Prosocial Behavior Scale, a test previously modeled through classical procedures and the Item Response Theory comprising two dimensions, Help and Comfort. Differences were also measured regarding self-perception in prosocial orientation (AOP) and distortion. A refined sample of 1383 university students of different courses was divided considering whether the course directly involves prosocial behavior and, if so, whether this behavior is associated to health. The mean age was 22.4 years, with women accounting for 79% of the sample. Results showed that students in courses involving prosocial behavior related to health scored significantly higher than the rest of the group in the Help dimension, although they also exhibited higher response distortion. Regarding the Comfort dimension, students in courses directly linked to prosocial behavior in general rendered the highest scores. The course of studies also had significant effects on AOP and self-perceived generosity. Results and limitations are discussed.

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