January 2016 PMID 26675155

Empathic Features and Absorption in Fantasy Role-Playing.

Anissa Rivers, Ian E Wickramasekera, Ronald J Pekala, Jennifer A Rivers

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the article's findings linking fantasy role-playing with increased empathy, with posts highlighting examples like Dungeons & Dragons being seen as 'therapy' and noting the educational significance. The tone mixes enthusiasm and curiosity, reflecting their appreciation for the research's relevance in both personal and academic contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the positive findings about empathy development in fantasy role-playing, illustrating general support for the research. For example, the mention of the article being about increased empathy among players shows agreement.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect a high level of curiosity about the topic, especially with references to the article’s implications and the value of role-playing as therapy, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage moderately, with some discussing the relationship to personal experiences or broader implications, but overall, their responses are more reflective than deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussion recognizes the potential significance of the research, especially regarding its applications in therapy and education, the overall perceived impact remains moderate, suggesting this is still a growing area of interest.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the empathy and absorption levels in people who regularly participate in fantasy and science fiction role-playing games, hypothesizing that they would exhibit higher empathy based on previous research on imagination and empathy.
  • Results showed that fantasy roleplayers scored significantly higher on empathy measures, confirming the idea that they experience greater empathic involvement with others, and that there is a strong positive correlation between empathy and absorption in this group.
  • These findings suggest that fantasy roleplayers have a unique ability to empathize and imagine deeply, supporting prior theories about the link between empathy, absorption, and imaginative involvement in such gaming activities.

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Pete Quinnell
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New video is live! Go check it out :) youtu.be/oyheBKXEUJo Dungeons & Dragons Is Actually Just Therapy

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Pete Quinnell
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Pete Quinnell
@PeteQuinnell · X

https://t.co/irD3Dm3bHy

Dec 4, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 13,488 followers View post →
Pete Quinnell
@petequinnell.bsky.social · Bluesky

New video is live! Go check it out :) youtu.be/oyheBKXEUJo Dungeons & Dragons Is Actually Just Therapy

Dec 4, 2024 · 53 likes · 16 shares View post →
La Senda Del Dado
@LaSendaDelDado · X

¿Alguien por ahí que tenga aún algún acceso de la universidad? Artículo sobre el mayor desarrollo de la empatía entre jugadores de rol https://t.co/XzuoiJiSw8

Aug 31, 2022 · 302 followers View post →