Thread by @tmprowell

A thread on pro-social behavior: The Handbook of Social Psychology describes it as "a broad range of actions intended to benefit one or more people other than oneself--behaviors such as helping, comforting, sharing & cooperation." It will be key in #COVID19 #coronavirus pandemic.

2/X When something bad occurs, there are things that predict the likelihood of someone being pro-social. The "bystander effect" refers to the phenomenon that when there are many people around, individuals are often less likely to act. #COVID19 #coronavirus

3/X Things that can contribute to a lack of pro-social behavior include:
👉Diffusion of responsibility (many people present)
👉 How others are acting, especially if there is uncertainty about seriousness
👉Fear of judgment by peers
#COVID19 #coronavirus

4/X For people to respond w/ pro-social behavior, these 5 steps are needed:

👉Notice what is happening
👉Interpret it as serious/important
👉Perceive responsibility
👉Believe in ability to help
👉Choose consciously to act

#COVID19 #coronavirus

5/X How can you be pro-social during this pandemic & encourage others to also? Figure out where you're lacking in any of the steps: Pay attention, realize it's serious, realize it's on humankind right now, trust in your personal agency, & then it's go time. #COVID19 #coronavirus

6/X But how can you ACTUALLY be pro-social during this pandemic?
👉Stay home (ask to telework, limit unnecessary outings, NO mass gatherings for now)
👉Check on vulnerable neighbors (call them, offer to get essentials like meds/groceries, etc)
👉Don't hoard (& if you did, share!)

7/X
👉Keep your kids home from school if your schools are still open & you can afford to (in any sense). Not all can afford to
👉Speak up when you see problems (no hand washing, etc)
👉Ask what you can uniquely contribute based on training/skills & DO THAT!

#COVID19 #coronavirus