Table 2.
Path Analysis Model Estimates for Study 1, Study 2, and Study 3.
| Study 1: Self-Reported Prosociality | B | β | C.R. | p |
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| Intercept | 0.67 | |||
| Linear Term for Baseline RSA | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.76 | 0.45 |
| Quadratic Term for Baseline RSA | −0.02 | −0.16 | 2.1 | 0.04 |
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| Study 2: Observed Empathic Concern | B | β | C.R. | p |
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| Intercept | 4.62 | |||
| Linear Term for Baseline RSA | −0.08 | −0.07 | 0.58 | 0.56 |
| Quadratic Term for Baseline RSA | −0.14 | −0.24 | 2.05 | 0.04 |
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| Study 3: Child-Reported Prosocaility | B | β | C.R. | p |
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| Intercept | 1.38 | |||
| Linear Term for Baseline RSA | −0.03 | −0.11 | 1.12 | 0.26 |
| Quadratic Term for Baseline RSA | −0.03 | −0.29 | 2.94 | <.01 |
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| Study 3: Mother-Reported Prosociality | B | β | C.R. | p |
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| Intercept | 1.55 | |||
| Linear Term for Baseline RSA | −0.02 | −0.08 | 0.82 | 0.41 |
| Quadratic Term for Baseline RSA | −0.06 | −0.41 | 3.89 | <.001 |
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| Study 3: Teacher Reported Prosociality | B | β | C.R. | p |
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| Intercept | 1.09 | |||
| Linear Term for Baseline RSA | −0.03 | −0.09 | 0.77 | 0.44 |
| Quadratic Term for Baseline RSA | −0.03 | −0.2 | 1.82 | 0.07 |
Note. RSA = Respiratory sinus arrhythmia. C.R. = Critical ratio (unstandardized beta estimate divided by its estimated standard error).