Proud to cooperate: The consideration of pride promotes cooperation in a social dilemma

In social dilemmas, broad collective interests conflict with immediate self-interests. In two studies, we examine the role of pride in guiding cooperative behavior in a social dilemma. We find that the consideration of pride led to more cooperation compared to the consideration of joy or a control c...

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Published in:Journal of experimental social psychology 2014-11, Vol.55, p.105-109
Main Authors: Dorfman, Anna, Eyal, Tal, Bereby-Meyer, Yoella
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Cooperation
Emotions
Joy
Pride
Self interest
Social behaviour
Social dilemma
Social emotions
Social psychology
Social representations
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Summary:In social dilemmas, broad collective interests conflict with immediate self-interests. In two studies, we examine the role of pride in guiding cooperative behavior in a social dilemma. We find that the consideration of pride led to more cooperation compared to the consideration of joy or a control condition (Study 1) and compared to the consideration of enjoyment (Study 2). The importance participants assigned to cooperation mediated this effect of emotion on cooperation (Studies 1 and 3). We suggest that because pride is linked to pro-social behavior, considering pride activates the concept of pride which in turn makes related behavioral representations more accessible and thus increases cooperation. •We examine the role of pride in guiding cooperative behavior in a social dilemma.•We suggest that considering pride activates related behavioral representations.•Considering future pride (vs. joy and control) promotes cooperation.•Considering future pride increases the importance assigned to cooperation.
ISSN:0022-1031
1096-0465
DOI:10.1016/j.jesp.2014.06.003