Effect of Self-Efficacy and Emotional Maturity on Prosocial Behaviour of Young Adults

Abstract

Prosocial behaviour is a fundamental aspect of human social behavior. It refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, cooperating, and comforting. The importance of prosocial behavior lies in its positive impact on individual well-being, social support, and interpersonal relationships. Moreover, prosocial behavior is crucial to building a cohesive and compassionate society. Hence, understanding the factors that influence prosocial behaviour, especially among young adults, is of great significance. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, emotional maturity, and prosocial behaviour among young adults.  The data in this particular study has been obtained with the help of the scales named Self-Efficacy Scale, the Emotional Maturity Scale, the Helping Attitude Scale as well as a demographic information form. The findings indicated a somewhat unfavorable association between emotional maturity and social responsibility. The correlation between self-efficacy and helping others, on the other hand, was minimal. The correlation between self-efficacy and emotional maturity was negative and modest. The results of the regression analysis showed that although emotional maturity was not a significant predictor of pro-social conduct, self-efficacy was.