Children’s Third-Party Punishment Reveals a Genuine Concern for Fairness and Justice
Perspectives on Psychological Science
Published online on June 29, 2026
Abstract
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Why do people punish wrongdoers when they are not personally affected? Researchers on costly third-party punishment have long debated whether such behavior reflects strategic self-interest or a moral commitment to fairness and justice. Recent ...
Why do people punish wrongdoers when they are not personally affected? Researchers on costly third-party punishment have long debated whether such behavior reflects strategic self-interest or a moral commitment to fairness and justice. Recent ...