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Feeling Generous Under Uncertainty Brandon Zhou (15175373) Behavioural economics Experimental economics uncertainty prosocial behavior dictator game generosity self-perception moral self-image baseline giving allocation <p dir="ltr">This study examines whether uncertainty influences both prosocial behavior and individuals’ perceptions of their own generosity. Participants first complete a baseline dictator game, after which they are randomly assigned to either an uncertainty or control condition before making additional allocation decisions. Following these decisions, participants report their self-perceived generosity, both in absolute terms and relative to others. Consistent with prior work, uncertainty does not significantly affect self-perceived generosity across measures, although perceived generosity varies systematically with baseline giving behavior. These results suggest that while uncertainty may influence decision-making in some contexts, individuals’ evaluations of their own past actions remain anchored to their observed behavior. These findings have implications for understanding prosocial behavior in real-world settings, where outcomes are often uncertain, and for identifying the psychological mechanisms linking behavior to moral self-image.</p> 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z Text Thesis 10.1184/R1/33406699.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Feeling_Generous_Under_Uncertainty/33406699 CC BY-NC-ND 3.0