On the Determinants of Other-Regarding Behavior: Field Tests of the Moral Foundations Questionnaire,,,

Publication date: Available online 22 June 2019Source: Journal of Research in PersonalityAuthor(s): Trevor O'Grady, Donald Vandegrift, Michael Wolek, Gregory BurrAbstractThis paper examines moral foundations as a predictor of other-regarding behavior outside a laboratory setting. We link responses to the Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ) with direct measures of other-regarding behavior in two studies. In both studies, moral foundations (as measured by the MFQ) predict other-regarding behavior. Study 1 finds the return rate of a follow-up survey is positively predicted by individualizing foundations and negatively predicted by binding foundations, particularly authority. Study 2 finds the relationships between moral foundations and donations to pre-selected charities are highly sensitive to the inclusion of a veterans charity in the choice set. Individualizing foundations positively predict donations in non-veterans conditions, while loyalty (positively) and authority (negatively) predict donations in veterans conditions.
Source: Journal of Research in Personality - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research