Eliciting empathetic drives to prosocial behavior during stressful events

• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.963544
• Publication Date: 2022-10-20T14:03:33Z
• Authors: Nicola Grignoli; Chiara Filipponi; Serena Petrocchi
• Keywords: Prosocial Behavior; Foundation (evidence); Empathic concern

In the current pandemic situation, psychological science is increasingly considered by public health policy. Empathy mainly recognized as a crucial drive for prosocial behavior. However, this rich body of evidence still lacks visibility and implementation. Effective social programs are needed, little known about how to elicit empathetic drives. The paper gives first clear foundation role empathy during stressful events. It provides then comprehensive overview innovative interventions triggering empathic response in such fiction, film, theater. Moreover, it integrates interactive ways sharing personal views that could feelings different people. Advances deriving from perspective be significant interest future crises help authorities develop programs, which should focus further scientific inquiry.