The concept, benefits and recommendations for the cultivation of compassion have been
recognized in the contemplative traditions for thousands of years. In the last 30 years or so …

Empathy is an integral part of socioemotional well-being, but recent research has
highlighted some of its downsides. Here we examine literature that establishes when, how …

Previous research shows that virtual reality perspective-taking experiences (VRPT) can
increase prosocial behavior toward others. We extend this research by exploring whether …

The Covid-19 pandemic is burning all over the world. National healthcare systems are
facing the contagion with incredible strength, but concern regarding the psychosocial and …

Highlights•Empathy reflects underlying motives that facilitate or inhibit social
connection.•Empathic motives are often instantiated in brain activity.•Key insights from …

Can attending live theatre improve empathy by immersing audience members in the stories
of others? We tested this question across three field studies (n= 1622), including a pre …

Although research has shown the effects of empathy manipulations on prejudice, little is
known about the long-term relation between empathy and prejudice development, the …

Empathy is associated with adaptive social and emotional outcomes; as such, a crucial
outstanding question is whether it can be bolstered in ways that make practical differences …

Student-athletes are susceptible to mental health problems that disrupt optimal functioning
and well-being. Despite having many protective factors, student-athletes represent an at-risk …

Purpose This paper aims to explore how a socio-digital platform can facilitate consumer
responsibilisation in food consumption to encourage sustained responsible consumption …