Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality
Does gratitude mediate the relationship between power and prosociality? To answer this question, two studies were conducted to investigate the effects of social power on both reciprocal and non-reciprocal prosociality through gratitude. Study 1 (n = 193), utilizing a cross-sectional design, found th...
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| description | Does gratitude mediate the relationship between power and prosociality? To answer this question, two studies were conducted to investigate the effects of social power on both reciprocal and non-reciprocal prosociality through gratitude. Study 1 (n = 193), utilizing a cross-sectional design, found that sense of power was positively associated with both reciprocal and non-reciprocal prosociality, with feelings of gratitude serving as a mediator in these associations. Study 2 (n = 199) manipulated power and demonstrated that holding power, as compared to lacking it, increased feelings of gratitude, which subsequently enhanced reciprocal prosociality. Through two studies, the current research addressed whether and why power influences prosocial behavior. The findings contribute to the theories of gratitude, power, and prosociality. Our study also sheds light on the practices within both positive and social psychology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-38e68716a1084650bcbb8b5c271b733d2025-01-21T02:03:17ZengTaylor & Francis GroupSocial Influence1553-45101553-45292025-12-0120110.1080/15534510.2025.2453189Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosocialityWei Cai0Ying Yang1Research Center for Quality of Life and Applied Psychology, School of Humanities and Management, Key Laboratory for Quality of Life and Psychological Assessment and Intervention, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, ChinaSchool of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, ChinaDoes gratitude mediate the relationship between power and prosociality? To answer this question, two studies were conducted to investigate the effects of social power on both reciprocal and non-reciprocal prosociality through gratitude. Study 1 (n = 193), utilizing a cross-sectional design, found that sense of power was positively associated with both reciprocal and non-reciprocal prosociality, with feelings of gratitude serving as a mediator in these associations. Study 2 (n = 199) manipulated power and demonstrated that holding power, as compared to lacking it, increased feelings of gratitude, which subsequently enhanced reciprocal prosociality. Through two studies, the current research addressed whether and why power influences prosocial behavior. The findings contribute to the theories of gratitude, power, and prosociality. Our study also sheds light on the practices within both positive and social psychology.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15534510.2025.2453189Powerpowerlessprosocial behaviorgratitudereciprocity |
| spellingShingle | Wei Cai Ying Yang Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality Social Influence Power powerless prosocial behavior gratitude reciprocity |
| title | Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| title_full | Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| title_fullStr | Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| title_short | Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| title_sort | gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality |
| topic | Power powerless prosocial behavior gratitude reciprocity |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15534510.2025.2453189 |
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