Why She Cries at Movies, While He Snores
New research finds men and women feel sympathy for fictional characters for different reasons.
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Empathy
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Making Music Together Increases Kids’ Empathy
New research from the U.K. suggests certain types of group music-making can help kids develop empathy
Teaching Empathy to the ‘Me’ Generation
A Midwestern university experiments in teaching empathy not merely through classroom curriculum, but by having students live the lives of the working poor.
‘The Fair Society’ — Author Calls for More Equality
Social critic Peter Corning argues for a new social structure based on equality, equity and reciprocity in his new book "The Fair Society."
The Best Fiscal Stimulus: Trust
How the potent hormone of empathy, oxytocin, is shaking up the field of economics.
Expecting Justice and Hoping for Empathy
Gauging views of the American people on Supreme Court justices suggests that while empathy is in the eye of the beholder, it's a value most people favor on the bench.
Today’s College Students Lacking in Empathy
A new meta-analysis finds that today's college students have far less empathy than their forebearers.
Whipping Up Kindness in the Lab
Oxytocin, already dubbed the 'cuddle hormone,' may deserve a new moniker as the 'kindness molecule.'
The Limits of Empathy for Outsiders
Two new studies — one sociological, another using brain scans — document and help explain our lack of empathy for perceived outsiders.
Empathy Conducive to Creativity
New research suggests creativity in the workplace is enhanced by concern for others’ needs, and a willingness to walk in their shoes.