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Disasters and major events psychologically induce prosocial behavior and social cohesion

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Is it true that disasters and major events psychologically induce prosocial behavior and social cohesion?

Yes. Multiple studies demonstrate that disasters, pandemics, and major crises frequently trigger short-term increases in social cohesion, prosocial behaviors, and collective coping mechanisms.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved literature contains several empirical studies and reviews demonstrating that disasters and major events (such as natural disasters, pandemics, and lockdowns) prompt prosocial behavior, helping behavior, and social cohesion. Papers [0], [1], [4], and [6] directly investigate and support the claim, noting that crises can serve as catalysts for cooperation, altruism, and community resilience. The remaining papers are either tangential or examine different phenomena (such as childhood experiences or general personality traits) without contradicting the core claim.

Evidence for · 4
The Effect of a Natural Disaster on Social Cohesion: A Longitudinal Study
1998
Demonstrates that natural disasters increase social cohesion in the immediate aftermath.
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Sweet, S. (1998). The Effect of a Natural Disaster on Social Cohesion: A Longitudinal Study. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/028072709801600305

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Collective Resilience and Coping Mechanisms Among International Faculty Members Amid Snap Lockdowns During the Delta and Omicron Variant Outbreaks in East China
2023
Finds that public health crises and lockdowns prompt collective resilience and prosocial behaviors as coping mechanisms.
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Nam, B. H. & English, A. (2023). Collective Resilience and Coping Mechanisms Among International Faculty Members Amid Snap Lockdowns During the Delta and Omicron Variant Outbreaks in East China. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/00332941231166614

The Dual Role of Anxiety in Crisis Response: Emotional Intensification and Prosocial Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2025
Shows that crisis-induced anxiety acts as a motivator for cooperative and prosocial behaviors like volunteering and donating.
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Kim, S. (2025). The Dual Role of Anxiety in Crisis Response: Emotional Intensification and Prosocial Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint6010012

Altruism and its relationship to resilience during disaster.
2026
Notes that unexpected environmental triggers and disasters prompt helping behavior among individuals.
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BL, V. B. & BK, V. (2026). Altruism and its relationship to resilience during disaster.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v18i1.2028

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