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
Study finds generosity after 2008 earthquake in China fell, rose depending on age
Research by Prof. Jean Decety demonstrates how altruism fluctuates in children
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