Altruism in Society

Altruism in Society

Introduction

Since human birth, humans are entirely dependent on social interaction. Certainly, without public relationships (the assistance of caregivers), no baby would endure. Even when we become able of existing separately, very few individuals try to live in solitude. In its place, we usually welcome public relationships, and no research of behavior would be concluded without considering these relationships.

Social Exchange as defined by Social Exchange Theory is an exchange of goods both material and non material ones, such as the signs of acceptance or reputation. Individuals that provide much to others try to get much from them, and ...