Cooperation in the cross-national context. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dorrough, Angela Rachael; Froehlich, Laura; Eriksson, Kimmo
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in psychology. Volume 44(2022)
• Page Start: 281
• Page End: 285
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: Cooperation -- Culture -- National background -- Globalization; Psychology -- Periodicals; 150.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.10.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-250X

Abstract

Abstract: In this article, we outline the current state of research concerning cooperation in the cross-national context. We present several theoretical approaches and empirical findings regarding national differences in cooperation, as well as how cooperation may depend on the national background of the interaction partner. In addition, we discuss the influence of (national) group norms, cultural similarity, and ingroup membership. This review concludes with a call for research on cooperation to include more non-WEIRD nations and more systematically cover national background as one important social category determining the willingness to cooperate. Highlights: Nations differ considerably concerning their average level of cooperation. Cooperation increases with a nation's quality of institutions and prosocial norms. National ingroups are preferred over national outgroups. (Perceived) threat reduces cross-national cooperation. Results concerning cultural similarity are mixed.