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Helping People in Times of Need Cultivates Empathy Over Time

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Social Psychological and Personality Science

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Abstract

Social Psychological and Personality Science, Ahead of Print.
Why is lower social class often associated with greater empathy? We test whether less wealthy people experience more challenges, thereby motivating them to help others as a means of securing future social support, and, in turn, cultivating empathy over ...