The Effects of Chivalry and Group Size on Helping Behavior
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The Effects of Chivalry and Group Size on Helping BehaviorJessica HeunNathaniel Moore
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ChivalryA cultural script prescribing the preferential treatment of women by men in the contexts of protection and provision (Altermatt, 2001).
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Chivalry FindingsMore offers of assistance were found when a stranded driver was female (Simn, 1976).
Men are in general less aggressive and more helpful towards women than towards men (Eagly & Steffen, 1986; Eagly & Crowley, 1986).
Confusion arises when women perform chivalrous acts towards men (Ventimiglia, 1982).
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Chivalry and HelpingConnecting factor of responsibility
Chivalry: cultivates responsibility to intervene in an emergency situation
Presence of others: counteracts that responsibility (diffusion)
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Diffusion of ResponsibilityAs group size increases, the less likely or more slowly any one bystander will provide assistance.
Epileptic Seizure Study (Darley and Latane, 1969)
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Our Hypothesis!!!
Low chivalry more influenced by group size
High chivalry more resistant to outside pressure
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Step 1: Subject VariableSample Items:Chivalry Scale ( = .86)- A man has an obligation to protect a woman who is in danger (Altermatt, 2001).Attitude toward Women Scale ( = .77) - Women should worry less about their rights and more about becoming good wives and mothers (Spence, Helmreich, & Stapp, 1974).
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Step 2: Manipulate Group Size Cover Story Sign up Sheets and Backpacks
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Step 3: Measure HelpingParticipant (N = 30 males) taken to room to complete questionnaire.
Recording of the accident is played (timing begins).
3 minute window
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Results
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Low Chivalry
Group Size
Reaction Time (min.)
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Group SizeHigh ChivalryLow Chivalry
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Interpretations - Alone: situational pressure = help - 3 others: situational pressure = dont help - 1 other: situation ambiguous = personality factors become more influential - Greatest chivalry effect (difference = 1.823 minutes)
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Future ResearchSelf-esteem research (chivalry contingency)
Agentic versus Virtuous women
Chivalry in women?
More than 3 minute window for helping
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Questions?
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Sound FileSound played to participants over intercom