This study examines the role of organizational competence and transparency, altruism, and identification with all humanity in willingness to help and donate to a non-profit organization. In this...Show moreThis study examines the role of organizational competence and transparency, altruism, and identification with all humanity in willingness to help and donate to a non-profit organization. In this cross-sectional study, participants (n = 98) from Academic Prolific were shown a non-profit organization to which they were atypical due to their social identity. They were then asked questions that ascertained how competent and transparent they believed the organization is, how altruistic they were and how much they identified with all humanity. They were also asked questions to measure how willing they were to help the organization overall and how willing they were to specifically donate money to the organization. Direct effects were tested for with multiple regression analyses. These showed that organizational competence is not significantly related to willingness to help, while organizational transparency is. The analyses also showed that altruism is not significantly related to willingness to help while identification with all humanity is. Mediation and moderation analyses were also performed. The results imply that a non-profit organization would be better able to reach their donation goals if they focused more on their perceived transparency rather than competence. Advertising to people who greatly identify with all humanity could also be beneficial. Strengths and limitations are discussed and suggestions for new research are proposed.Show less
It is understood that perceptions and experiences of social mobility can influence decision making outcomes. How it may impact one’s decision to be prosocial is less researched. It is hypothesized...Show moreIt is understood that perceptions and experiences of social mobility can influence decision making outcomes. How it may impact one’s decision to be prosocial is less researched. It is hypothesized that through the meritocratic mechanisms of the American dream, viewing everyone as capable of climbing the social ladder, individuals’ sensitivity towards the needs of the poor is decreased. Given America’s emphasis on the meritocracy, the research aim is of greater interest: whether the interaction between, and independent impact of perceptions and experiences of social mobility, influence charitable giving in the form of donation amount. The study was conducted via a survey on Prolific that sampled American respondents’ perceived and experienced mobility, and the opted donation amount to charity. Non-significant statistical analyses determined the absence of an interaction between these factors. Likewise, perceived social mobility does not correlate with charitable giving, the reasons for which are examined. Significant negative and positive correlations were found between experienced social mobility with: charitable behavior and perceived social mobility. The former is discussed to operate via the ‘hot and cold’ empathy mechanism, and the causality of the latter is explored. The findings of this research deviate from other data but generates novel avenues for further investigation. Additionally, the study highlights substantial experienced downward mobility and a perceived low chance for social mobility in the United States.Show less
A intellectual history research. How did the ideas on philanthropy and doing good in America evolve from 1650-1830? Increased individualism and secularism influenced the way in which philanthropy...Show moreA intellectual history research. How did the ideas on philanthropy and doing good in America evolve from 1650-1830? Increased individualism and secularism influenced the way in which philanthropy and doing good were viewed.Show less
