prosocial

American  

[proh-soh-shuhl] / proʊˈsoʊ ʃəl /

adjective

1. relating to behavior that helps others, benefits the community, or promotes connection, friendship, and acceptance.

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Example Sentences

A large body of research shows that a strong connection to family is linked to higher prosocial behavior, stronger self-esteem and lower rates of substance use and delinquency among Latino youth.

From The Wall Street Journal

It concluded that reducing screen media "positively affected psychological symptoms of children and adolescents" and enhanced "prosocial behaviour", although added that further research was needed.

From BBC

Furthermore, studies have also shown that musical training in adolescence increases empathy and prosocial behaviors.

From Salon

Scullin noted that experimentally increasing sleep improved these positive attributes, which are at the core of well-being and among the underpinnings of prosocial behaviors.

From Science Daily

Moreover, nature-rich settings bring out “prosocial behavior” — helping, sharing and caring for others — which nurtures human connections.

From Seattle Times