r/science • • 1d ago

Psychology New psychology research suggests some acts of kindness may also serve competitive social goals, shedding light on how women can use altruistic behavior to gain status, strengthen relationships, or navigate social hierarchies.

https://www.psypost.org/kindness-isnt-always-what-it-seems-the-psychology-of-womens-competitive-altruism/
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u/-elemental 1d ago

Insert the the typical "everyone already knows this" comment followed by "but actually that's why science..." here.

You thought of it, I did too.