Interdependence describes the mutual control different individuals have over their own and others’ outcomes. Recent research suggests that interdependence is mentally represented along dimensions of mutual dependence, conflict (vs correspondence) of interests, and relative power. People construe interdependence from cues in their social environment, but subjective perceptions are also influenced by stable individual differences. Importantly, perceptions of interdependence are associated with prosocial behaviour. Perceived conflict of interests, in particular, is detrimental to prosociality, whereas mutual dependence can foster prosocial behaviour. Further, perceived conflict of interests and power may together shape cooperative outcomes. Future research may help elucidate the roots of cross-cultural differences in subjective interdependence and examine how formal and informal institutions promote prosocial behaviour by shifting our perceptions of interdependence.

相互依赖描述了不同个体对自己和他人结果的相互控制。最近的研究表明，相互依赖在心理上表现为相互依赖、利益冲突（相对于对应）和相对权力的维度。人们根据社会环境中的线索来解释相互依赖，但主观感知也受到稳定个体差异的影响。重要的是，对相互依赖的看法与亲社会行为有关。特别是，感知到的利益冲突对亲社会性有害，而相互依赖可以促进亲社会行为。此外，感知到的利益和权力冲突可能共同塑造合作成果。