‘Do Good, Expect the Worst’: The Indirect Effect of Social Cynicism on Prosocial Behavior via Empathy and Trust

Do cynical individuals still engage in prosocial behaviors when they expect the worst from others? While prior research suggests cynical beliefs reduce empathy and trust—key drivers of prosociality—this pathway remains underexplored. We tested four structural equation models (manifest and latent) us...

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Main Authors: Denis Coca, Alin Gavreliuc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2025-06-01
Series:International Review of Social Psychology
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Online Access:https://account.rips-irsp.com/index.php/up-j-irsp/article/view/1009
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