New research suggests a lack of personal hygiene can inspire feelings of pity and generosity.
Canadian researchers report people hold negative views of political and social activists, and their unwillingness to associate with such people dampens the likelihood of changing their behavior.
New research finds people who flew in virtual reality were more eager to help later.
How to spot thrill-seeking men on the dance floor, "sweet" personalities in public, and bidding fever on eBay.
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful — and the subject of much research after a hundred years in existence.
New research finds people who feel a strong connection with their social group are more likely to dehumanize outsiders.
Social critic Peter Corning argues for a new social structure based on equality, equity and reciprocity in his new book "The Fair Society."
New research from Singapore suggests touching a stuffed animal can counteract the tendency of ostracized people to engage in antisocial behavior.
Academics come to semantic blows over challenging the baby boom orthodoxy that physical punishment for children is always a bad idea.
New Harvard University research suggests childhood memories stimulate selflessness.
A UCLA researcher argues that rather than assuming people are basically selfish, government could more profitably encourage pro-social behavior.
Researchers find physical elevation seems to trigger pro-social behavior.
A new study finds 18-month-olds who were subtly introduced to the concept of togetherness were far more likely to help someone in need.