Helping Others May Improve Evangelism OutcomesOne way to witness is through service. Can helping others improve nonbelievers' receptivity to the Christian faith? We conducted an experiment with 600 nonbelievers to test whether helping can boost evangelism outcomes.
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Thinking of Jesus Boosts Helping MotivationAn experiment with 750 Christians reveals that reflecting on who Jesus is to you can increase your motivation to help others. But it may depend on how important the Christian faith is in your life.
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Micro-Volunteering: Does it Crowd Out Full Volunteering?Micro-Volunteering involves short tasks that individual volunteers can work on to collectively accomplish a larger project. It's gaining popularity. But does it affect sign-ups for longer duration volunteer opportunities?
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Competition vs. Cooperation PerceptionsLiving in a world of limited resources and jobs can tempt us to be competitive, rather than cooperative. We tested how being competitive vs. cooperative affects how nice, smart, and likable you seem to others.
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A Simple "Thank You"?Is simply thanking someone enough to brighten their day? Or does it require a bit more work? We put this age-old adage to the test with a simple experiment.
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Volunteering & LikabilityVolunteering is a great way to love your neighbor. Does it also cause others to love us? We tested whether volunteering affects how much others like you... and want to date you.
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