The role of free will beliefs in social behavior

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ID20409486
AuthorsTom St Quinton (0000-0002-5014-4729, Leeds Trinity University, corresponding author), David Trafimow (0000-0002-0788-8044, New Mexico State University), Oliver Genschow (0000-0001-6322-4392, Leuphana University of Lüneburg)
Year2023
Volume115
Pages103586
Publication date2023-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueConsciousness and Cognition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1053-8100 • E-ISSN: 1090-2376
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.concog.2023.103586
PMID37837797
OpenAlexW4387571865
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited61

Recent research has examined the consequences that holding views about free will has on social behavior. Specifically, through manipulating people's belief in free will, researchers have tested the psychological and behavioral consequences of free will belief change. However, findings of such manipulations have been shown to be relatively small and inconsistent. The purpose of this paper is to outline four key areas for researchers in this area to consider. We believe considering these areas will give a more nuanced understanding of the role of free will beliefs

Cognitive psychology · Epistemology · Free will · Free Will and Agency · Psychology · Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment · Psychology of Social Influence · Social Psychology

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