A Meta-analytic Review of Studies of the Last 20 Years on the Correlation of Child's Prosocial Behavior and Peer Relationship

Objective: To review studies of the last 20 years studies on the relationship between child's prosocial behavior and peer relationship. Methods: Meta-analysis based on multilevel modeling were used to review the correlation between child's prosocial behavior and peer acceptance, and peer rejection.Results:Multilevel analysis showed a significantly positive correlation between child's prosocial behavior and peer acceptance, and a significantly negative correlation between child's prosocial behavior and peer rejection. Variation of the studies' results were not completely explained by the current model. Conclusion: Prosocial children have good peer relationship.