Browsing by Author "Carrizales, Alexia"

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    A Cross-National Study on Prosocial Behaviors in Emerging Adulthood During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    (2025) Meegen, Marije M. E. van; Graaff, Jolien Van der; Branje, Susan; Padilla Walker, Laura ; Carlo, Gustavo ; Berger Silva, Christian; Carrizales, Alexia; Garandeau, Claire. F. ; Gerbino, Maria; Gulseven, Zehra; Hawk, Skyler T.; Kumru, Asiye ; Llorca Mestre, Anna; Richaud, María Cristina ; Shen, Yuh-Ling ; Taylor, Laura K. ; Žukauskienė, Rita ; Zalk, Maarten van
    Emerging adulthood is marked by changes and exploration of life directions and is significantly impacted by crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-national study examined the psychological, relational, and contextual factors associated with prosocial behaviors— adherence to COVID-19 measures and helping strangers—among emerging adults (ages 18–25) from 14 countries during the pandemic. We assessed empathy, social identification with those affected by COVID-19, family and friend support, and perceived pandemic-related burden while exploring the moderating effects of country-level restrictions and cultural values. Results showed that empathy and social identification were consistently linked to adherence and helping behaviors, with stronger associations observed in countries with moderate to high COVID-19 restrictions. The findings highlighted the complex role of empathy and social identity in fostering prosocial behavior under varying cultural contexts andsuggested pathways for enhancing community resilience during global crises.
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    Emerging adults' cultural values, prosocial behaviors, and mental health in 14 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (2022) Padilla-Walker, Laura M.; Van der Graaff, Jolien; Workman, Katey; Carlo, Gustavo; Branje, Susan; Carrizales, Alexia; Gerbino, Maria; Gulseven, Zehra; Hawk, Skyler T.; Luengo Kanacri, Paula; Mesurado, Belen; Samper-Garcia, Paula; Shen, Yuh-Ling; Taylor, Laura K.; Trach, Jessica; van Zalk, Maarten H. W.; Zukauskiene, Rita
    Evidence suggests an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, particularly among emerging adults. However, theories on altruism born of suffering or adversarial growth suggest that we might also see prosocial behavior as a function of the pandemic, which may protect against mental health challenges. Because cultural values are central in determining prosocial behavior, the current study explored how cultural values were differentially associated with adaptive prosocial behaviors that might protect against mental health challenges. Participants for the current study included 5,682 young people aged 18-25 years from 14 different countries around the world (68% female, 62% college students). Path analyses suggested that there were few differences in patterns as a function of culture, but revealed that horizontal individualism and horizontal and vertical collectivism were indirectly associated with lower levels of depression via prosocial behavior toward family members. Discussion focuses on the importance of coping by strengthening family relationships via prosocial behavior during the pandemic.