Autistic Traits and Prosocial Behaviour in the General Population: Test of the Mediating Effects of Trait Empathy and State Empathic Concern
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DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3745-0
Abstract: Although the core characteristics associated with autistic traits are impaired social interactions, there are few studies examining how autistic traits translate into prosocial behaviour in daily life. The current study explored the effect of autistic… read more here.
Keywords: empathy state; autistic traits; prosocial behaviour; trait empathy ... See more keywords
Caring helps: Trait empathy is related to better coping strategies and differs in the poor versus the rich
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213142
Abstract: Coping has been extensively studied in health psychology; however, factors influencing the usage of different coping strategies have received limited attention. In five studies (N = 3702), we explored the relationship between trait empathy and… read more here.
Keywords: empathy related; coping strategies; trait empathy; adaptive coping ... See more keywords
Empathy Modulates the Effect of Stress Reactivity on Generous Giving
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.814789
Abstract: How does acute stress influence the degree to which we cooperate with others? Research on the effects of stress on social decision-making is guided by two seemingly contrasting theories. Acute stress may trigger a Fight-or-Flight… read more here.
Keywords: stress; acute stress; modulates effect; empathy modulates ... See more keywords
On the Enjoyment of Sad Music: Pleasurable Compassion Theory and the Role of Trait Empathy
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01060
Abstract: Drawing on recent empirical studies on the enjoyment of nominally sad music, a general theory of the pleasure of tragic or sad portrayals is presented. Not all listeners enjoy sad music. Multiple studies indicate that… read more here.
Keywords: theory; compassion; sad music; trait empathy ... See more keywords