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The study was completely covered by the Erasmus University Rotterdam, where the study was conducted.
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Erasmus University Rotterdam completely covered the study
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Claim Maker
P. Matthijs Bal, Martijn Veltkamp
Context Type
Research Article
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{
    "funder": "Erasmus University Rotterdam",
    "funding_status": "Fully funded"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM (5 days ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM (5 days ago)

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Two experiments show fiction reading increases empathy only with emotional engagement. Low engagement leads to decreased empathy. Non-fiction reading showed no such effect.

Empathy
Fiction
Reading
Emotional Transportation
Psychology
Experimental Research

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