Paths to the light and dark sides of human nature : A meta-analysis of the prosocial benefits of autonomy and the antisocial costs of control
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Donald, James N., Bradshaw, Emma L., Conigrave, James H., Parker, Philip D., Byatt, Lauren L., Noetel, Michael and Ryan, Richard M.. (2021). Paths to the light and dark sides of human nature : A meta-analysis of the prosocial benefits of autonomy and the antisocial costs of control. Psychological Bulletin. 147(9), pp. 921-946. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000338
Authors | Donald, James N., Bradshaw, Emma L., Conigrave, James H., Parker, Philip D., Byatt, Lauren L., Noetel, Michael and Ryan, Richard M. |
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Abstract | Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that experiences of autonomy lead people to be more prosocial, whereas experiences of control lead to antisocial actions. In this meta-analysis, we tested the links between autonomy and prosociality and control and antisociality, across 139 reports (167 studies) with 1,189 effect sizes (N = 75,546 participants). We used two-stage structural equation modeling including both correlational and longitudinal study designs. We found support for the hypothesized direct links between autonomy and prosociality and between control and antisociality, with cross-paths between these constructs being weaker. In line with SDT’s claims that the salutary effects of autonomy are universal, results also showed that the hypothesized links were consistent across cultures, genders, and age categories. We also reviewed emerging experimental research on the effect of autonomy-priming interventions on prosociality. To conclude, we discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings and lay out an agenda for future research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) |
Keywords | prosocial; antisocial; autonomy; self-determination theory; meta-analysis |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Psychological Bulletin |
Journal citation | 147 (9), pp. 921-946 |
Publisher | American Psychological Association |
ISSN | 0033-2909 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000338 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85123548846 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 921-946 |
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Is supplemented by | https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000338.supp |
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Author's accepted manuscript | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
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Output status | Published |
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Online | 2021 |
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Deposited | 07 Oct 2022 |
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