Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chowdhury, Adhiraj; Rangaswamy, Madhavi; Kolte, Akash Title A name given to the resource Characterizing Ultimatum Game responders: a scoping review of factors that influence decision-making through an evolutionary lens Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Frontiers in Psychology;Volume;17;Issue;;Article No.;1713778; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1713778" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1713778</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105030839076?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105030839076?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chowdhury A., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Rangaswamy M., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Kolte A., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource The Ultimatum Game is a widely used tool for studying conflict resolution within a bargaining framework. This scoping review aims to comprehensively examine the various internal and external factors influencing the responders behavior in this game and compile the status quo of the knowledge space. 31 pertinent research articles were identified from databases like Google Scholar, PubMed and JStor, using the following keywords ultimatum game, responder behavior, emotions and the ultimatum game, fairness in the ultimatum game, social norms and the ultimatum game, punishment game, impunity game, outside options in the ultimatum game. An analysis of the same yielded two broad domains of influencing factors: internal and external. Internal factors encompassed emotions, personality traits, and cognitive capabilities, showcasing their significant influence on decision-making. External factors, including ownership, social norms, power dynamics, outside options, gender, and attraction, revealed how the context of the game shaped responder choices. This review investigates how internal and external factors influence bargaining behavior within the Ultimatum Game, distinguishing between typical and atypical responder behavior. Invoking Kahnemans dual system theory offer insights into the evolutionary roots and modern cognitive processes guiding decision-making. The interplay between these systems reveals nuanced responses to fairness, reciprocity, and self-interest, challenging traditional economic models. While acknowledging the oversimplification of brain dynamics in these studies and also the need for cultural integration, the current review compiles a framework that advances our understanding of human behavior across disciplines, particularly for economics, psychology, and evolutionary biology. Refining this model promises deeper insights into decision-making processes amidst societal complexities. Copyright 2026 Chowdhury, Rangaswamy and Kolte. Subject The topic of the resource emotions; fairness; inequity aversion; reciprocity; responder behavior; ultimatum game Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frontiers Media SA Relation A related resource ISSN: 16641078; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online