Does Group Size Matter for Behavior in Online Trust Dilemmas?
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27898667.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0166279 and PMC identifier 5127509.
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Abstract
How does group size influence behavior in online trust dilemmas? We investigate cooperation in groups of 4 to 100 players. While overall levels of cooperation are stable across group sizes, we find significant gender differences: women increase cooperation with group size and cooperate significantly more than men in large groups. These results are robust when controlling for risk aversion, age, and other individual differences. They highlight the importance of studying behavior and gender differences in large groups.
Medical subject headings
- Social Behavior
- Trust