Do Prosocial Behaviors always Increase Well-being? A Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Prosocial Behavior on Well-being

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Linwei, L., Khan, A., & Rameli, M. R. M. (2023). Do Prosocial Behaviors always Increase Well-being? A Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Prosocial Behavior on Well-being. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(4), 1778-1791.

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