The "Novel" Approach: Using Fiction to Increase Empathy
Recent studies in a variety of disciplines have linked the reading of fiction specifically with measurable increases in empathy using both self-reported instruments and neurological examinations. Through a review of the recent studies and experimental evidence, the author contends that empathy can b...
Main Author: | Dora B. Rowe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Virginia Tech Libraries
2018-07-01
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Series: | Virginia Libraries |
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Online Access: | https://virginialibrariesjournal.org/articles/582 |
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