Annie Murphy PaulIndividuals who frequently read fiction seem to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them and see the world from their perspective.
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A new study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that reading fiction helps people develop a richer sense of empathy. That is, reading fiction not only helps you understand people on a deeper level, but makes you more able to sympathize with them as well. This research showed that college students who read fiction were better able to understand how others feel and see situations from their perspective.
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