Abstract
This experimental investigation explores differences in reciprocal norms between friends and strangers and the effects of culture on reciprocity. Based on altruistic and strong reciprocity theories, a hybrid trust-dictator game tested the influence of relationship (i.e. friends vs. strangers), treatment (i.e. positive vs. negative) and culture (i.e. collectivistic vs. individualistic) on reciprocation. The results show that participants reciprocated more positively when treated positively in general. However, the results demonstrate intercultural differences in reciprocal norms, specifically in the negative treatment condition. Participants from the individualistic culture provided stronger punishment to the norm violator, compared to participants from the collectivistic culture. We discuss implications of the impact of relationship and culture on reciprocation with respect to the olive branch response.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 160-172 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Social Psychology |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd with the Asian Association of Social Psychology and the Japanese Group Dynamics Association.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Social Psychology
- General Social Sciences
Keywords
- Altruism
- Intercultural differences
- Olive branch
- Reciprocity
- Trust-dictator game