Empathy & Compassion

Building an other-minded society: Musical interaction cultivates empathy in children

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New research suggests that understanding the emotional state of others is something that can be learned and practiced.

 

Schools could one day add “empathy education” to their curriculum. New research suggests that understanding the emotional state of others is something that can be learned and practiced.

 

According to a study published in the July issue of Psychology of Music, playing musical games can help cultivate a sense of empathy in children.

Eric W. Dolan 

 

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