Prosocial Efficacy Predicts Unique Variance in Prosocial Tendencies

The current study explores the value of prosocial efficacy in predicting self and other-oriented prosocial behavior beyond components of empathy. Results from two hierarchical regressions suggest prosocial efficacy accounted for unique variance in other-oriented prosocial behavior, while prosocial inefficacy accounted for unique variance in self-oriented prosocial behavior.