Altruism

Religion Makes Children More Selfish, Say Scientists

<p>Study led by Prof. Jean Decety finds children from religious households are less likely to be altruistic than those from nonreligious ones</p>


Matthew 22:39

Study led by Prof. Jean Decety finds children from religious households are less likely to be altruistic than those from nonreligious ones


How disasters and trauma can affect children's empathy

Prof. Jean Decety co-authors study that measures children's empathy levels after earthquake in China


Time Magazine

Unshakable Humanity: Altruism and Disaster

Prof. Jean Decety and colleagues use natural disaster as natural 'stress test' to examine children's altruism in face of adversity