May 4, 2017 · Four steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy.

Jan 5, 2026 · The term “empathy” is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense other people’s …

Jul 7, 2015 · Empathy is having its moment. The ability to feel what another person is feeling, from that person’s perspective, generates lots of press as the ultimate positive value and the pathway to a …

Apr 11, 2018 · By definition, empathy is a social practice—it’s an arm around the shoulder and a few reassuring words, an “I hear you.” But two new studies suggest that empathic people aren’t just …

Nov 27, 2012 · We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

Aug 30, 2022 · Is empathy a helpful tool for understanding other people better, or does it simply reflect our biases? This question has plagued researchers and philosophers for decades. Some have …

Nov 11, 2020 · That means focusing on this desire—our motivation to understand other people’s emotions and perspectives—could be an important way to awaken our own empathy and promote a …

Sep 1, 2005 · When it comes to romantic relationships, empathy is essential, but it isn’t always easy, say family researchers Philip A. Cowan, Carolyn Pape Cowan, and Neera Mehta. They explain the …

Oct 22, 2018 · A new study suggests that people who are highly empathic process music differently in their brains.

Jul 31, 2017 · We analyzed answers to our empathy quiz—and discovered some interesting correlations.