Will you help me to suffer less? How about to feel more joy? Positive and negative empathy are associated with different other-oriented motivations ☆ ☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2016.09.038
Abstract: Abstract Although the vast majority of existing work on empathy focuses exclusively on the socio-emotional consequences of empathizing with others' negative emotions, mounting evidence supports the view that empathy for others' negative emotions and empathy… read more here.
Keywords: positive negative; assist others; negative empathy; empathy associated ... See more keywords
Self-oriented affective empathy is associated with increased negative affect
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-09860-9
Abstract: An increasing body of research suggests that empathic traits at high levels may predict negative affectivity. Here, we investigate the combinatory and differential role of affective (personal distress, empathic concern) and cognitive (perspective taking) facets… read more here.
Keywords: negative affect; empathy associated; affective empathy; associated increased ... See more keywords