A motivational perspective on punishment in social dilemmas

IF 10.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

European Review of Social Psychology Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI:10.1080/10463283.2017.1375662

Stefan Pfattheicher, J. Keller

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Abstract

ABSTRACT In social dilemma situations, individuals benefit from uncooperative behaviour while exploiting resources of the collective. One prominent solution to prevent uncooperative behaviour and to increase cooperation is to establish a sanction system in that private resources are invested by individuals to punish uncooperative interaction partners. The present review is intended to provide an overview concerning motivational determinants of punishment in social dilemma situations. Specifically, we (a) outline that fairness concerns and revenge motivate individuals to punish uncooperative other individuals, (b) show that this is done especially when they possess the basic motivational orientation of a prevention focus. We (c) illustrate that individuals do not punish to acquire a good reputation in the eyes of others, and (d) elaborate on whether individuals punish to regulate satisfaction. Finally, we present empirically neglected motivational factors in studies on punishment in social dilemmas and discuss limitations and possible future directions in this field of research.

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社会困境中惩罚的动机视角

摘要在社会困境中，个体在利用集体资源的同时，也会从不合作行为中获益。防止不合作行为和加强合作的一个突出解决方案是建立一个制裁制度，由个人投资私人资源来惩罚不合作的互动伙伴。本综述旨在概述社会困境中惩罚的动机决定因素。具体而言，我们（a）概述了公平关切和报复激励个人惩罚不合作的其他人，（b）表明，尤其是当他们拥有预防重点的基本动机取向时，这种行为才会发生。我们（c）说明了个人惩罚不是为了在他人眼中获得良好声誉，以及（d）阐述了个人惩罚是否是为了调节满意度。最后，我们提出了在社会困境中惩罚研究中被实证忽视的动机因素，并讨论了这一研究领域的局限性和可能的未来方向。

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European Review of Social Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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15.30

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2.80%

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期刊介绍： The "European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP)" is a distinguished international journal that operates under the patronage of the European Association of Social Psychology. It serves as a platform for comprehensive, theory-driven reviews that cover the broad spectrum of social psychology. The journal is open to submissions from authors worldwide and is guided by a prestigious international editorial board. ERSP is particularly interested in publishing reviews that reflect the author's own research program, as demonstrated by their publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal values theoretical contributions that are grounded in a substantial empirical foundation, situating the research within the broader context of existing literature and offering a synthesis that goes beyond the individual articles. In addition to these in-depth reviews, ERSP also welcomes conventional reviews and meta-analyses, further enriching the journal's offerings. By focusing on high-quality, evidence-based research, ERSP contributes significantly to the advancement of knowledge in social psychology and fosters a deeper understanding of human social behavior across cultures and societies.