Helping People in Times of Need Cultivates Empathy Over Time
Social Psychological and Personality Science
Published online on May 23, 2026
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 ...
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 ...