Changing empathy perceptions improves connection

Simone Shamay-Tsoory

doi:10.1038/s41562-025-02291-6

Changing empathy perceptions improves connection

Simone Shamay-Tsoory

Department of Psychology

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Can loneliness be reduced by changing perceptions of empathy? A large-scale study by Pei et al. shows that people tend to underestimate others’ empathy, and correcting this misconception fosters social connection and increases the formation of friendships.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2006-2007
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature Human Behaviour
Volume	9
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02291-6
State	Published - Oct 2025

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Social Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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