Influence Of Social Class On Prosocial Behavior

With the implementation of China's reform and opening up policy,the construction of a comprehensive well-off society has entered a critical period,the structure of China's social stratum is in a dynamic change.Social class,that is,social groups in different positions in the social hierarchy and their subjective perception of their position,has begun to attract the attention of researchers as a prominent manifestation of China's social development.The sense of class mobility has become an important target for scholars from all walks of life.Prosocial behavior is very consistent with the connotations of patriotism,dedication,integrity,and friendliness currently advocated by our country,and it plays an important role in promoting the harmonious development between individuals and the entire society.Existing studies have shown that social strata will have a certain impact on prosocial behavior,but the discussion of the impact mechanism is not yet thorough enough.Belief in a just world is an important psychological variable that maintains the individual's perception of justice and rebuilds the inner order,and plays an important role in the individual's social adaptation.Subjective well-being,as an important indicator of an individual's positive psychology,has an important impact on an individual's mental health.This study introduces belief in a just world and subjective well-being,by using the large sample data of " Chinese General Social Survey "(CGSS)to explore the influence of social strata on prosocial behavior and its intermediary mechanism,and draws the following conclusions:(1)Subjective and objective social classes,belief in a just world,subjective well-being,and prosocial behavior have significant correlations among variables;(2)Social class mobility cannot directly predict prosocial behavior;(3)The belief in a just world plays a partial mediating role between subjective and objective social strata and prosocial behavior,and a complete mediating role between social class mobility and prosocial behavior;(4)Subjective well-being plays a partial intermediary role between subject-guest social stratum and prosocial behavior,and a complete intermediary role between social class mobility and pro-social behavior;(5)Just world belief and happiness play a chain intermediary role between social class and prosocial behavior.Based on the above research conclusions,it is found that subjective social class,objective social class and social class mobility have different effects on prosocial behavior.Belief in a just world and subjective well-being play an important role in the influence of social class on prosocial behavior effect.Therefore,it is proposed to strengthen the combination of economic development and people 's sense of gain,narrow the gap between the rich and the poor,promote social mobility,enhance social fair governance construction,and improve the education of individual happiness,to promote the increase of individual prosocial behavior and maintain society harmonious.