The Effects of Narrative-Induced Empathy and Sympathy on Policy Opinions and Civic Behavior

• In Event: Empathy, Sympathy, and Compassion

Brief Overview

Using data from an original 6x2 survey experiment (n=3150) of U.S. adults, this paper examines the effects of experiencing empathy and sympathy for marginalized individuals on policy opinions and civic behavior aimed at benefiting marginal groups.

Author

• Erica Czaja, University of Toledo