Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Vol 32(2), May 2026, 137-150; doi:10.1037/pac0000817
This study aims to elucidate the relationship between prosocial behaviors and civic participation by considering how trust in minorities moderates this relationship. Using data from Chile, three minority groups were considered: immigrants, the indigenous Mapuche, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. The sample consists of N = 2,927 (60% females) between 18 and 75 years old (ujm = 46.09, SD = 15.28), who participated in the Chilean Longitudinal Social Survey, representing 93% of the country’s urban population. Results showed that, when trust in minorities is higher, prosocial behavior is associated with greater future civic participation, while when trust in minorities is lower, prosocial behavior is associated with less future civic participation. These findings have important implications for social policies—especially education policy—seeking to promote civic engagement in diverse societies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)