Author(s)

Min Ou ¹, Jingnan Wang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Psychology, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China

Corresponding Author

Min Ou

ABSTRACT

This analysis focuses on the impact of peer relationships on prosocial behavior. The research employed a questionnaire method, leveraging a self-designed demographic data collection tool, a peer relationship scale, and a prosocial behavior scale to survey some adults in the Lanzhou area. A total of 354 questionnaires were collected. Subsequent to data arrangement, SPSS was leveraged for analysis. The results showed a significant correlation between peer relationships and prosocial behavior (ps< 0.001), with peer relationships positively predicting prosocial behavior (β= 0.960, t= 67.417, p< 0.001). Better peer relationships were aligned with an increased tendency for prosocial behavior. This result suggests that individuals should value peer relationships, as fostering good peer relationships not not only plays a role in diminishing stress and promote psychological and somatic health but also contributes to the development of a positive social atmosphere.

KEYWORDS

Peer Relationships, Prosocial Behavior, Mental and Physical Health

CITE THIS PAPER

Min Ou, Jingnan Wang, The Impact of Peer Relationships on Prosocial Behavior. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2025) Vol. 7: 144-149. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2025.070121.

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