March 2016 PMID 26751630

Suffering and compassion: The links among adverse life experiences, empathy, compassion, and prosocial behavior.

Daniel Lim, David DeSteno

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30
Peak: 12 in May 2022
across 3 sources since May 2022

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401,587
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37,207

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May 2022 – Mar 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a positive reception, with posts emphasizing the connection between adversity and empathy, such as mentions of studies and metaphors like 'trauma can have benefits,' and share personal reactions to related videos and psychological concepts. The tone combines curiosity and support, indicating an overall appreciation for the article's insights about resilience and prosocial behaviors.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article’s idea that adversity can foster empathy and prosocial behaviors.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity, especially with references to related psychology topics and specific examples like trauma and learning.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively refer to the video content, personal reactions, and related studies, demonstrating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the article influences thoughts on the positive effects of suffering, though mostly within a social discussion context.

Abstract in brief

  • Experiencing past adversity can lead to increased empathy and compassion, which are associated with prosocial behaviors like helping others and charitable giving.
  • The studies show that the severity of past adversity predicts a stronger tendency to feel compassion, which then encourages actions to relieve others' suffering.
  • These findings suggest that, contrary to traditional views, adversity can foster resilience and prosocial tendencies rather than just negative outcomes.]

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lucxs MT.
@lucas11mat · X

@domo_lucas @camarada_wood Inclusive esse video aqui é um dos mais fodas que ja assisti: https://t.co/KxlYkwqSSR

Nov 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 63 followers View post →
RD
@fcb_sep · X

@arthurcastrro @EliteHxH @vinicius_vital_ o Gon é realmente um pessoa de bom coração, porém o buraco é mais embaixo e como eu não sou bom com as palavras, recomendo que assista esse vídeo aqui: https://t.co/klhbn89UkR

Oct 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 28 followers View post →
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@yami_litwick · X

@Oretornodeeito burguer https://t.co/FeBUkuyvuK

Dec 14, 2023 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
Celtic-Films
@Celtic_Films · X

Trauma and Empathy link. "Suffering and compassion: The links among adverse life experiences, empathy, compassion, and prosocial behavior" Daniel Lim 1, David DeSteno 1 PMID: 26751630 DOI: 10.1037/emo0000144 https://t.co/aaFJ4vlgdX https://t.co/W3lHYvLE9X

Jul 6, 2024 · 1 share · 4,088 followers View post →
agustypher
@agustypher · X

MERUEM e a APRENDIZAGEM EXPERIENCIAL | Psicologia HunterXHunter https://t.co/mxe5pIO6nE via @YouTube

May 31, 2022 · 2,148 followers View post →
Magnus Vinding
@MagnusVinding · X

@DavidPinsof And there are indeed various studies that suggest that suffering can have instrumental benefits, such as causing people to make more sympathetic moral judgments. See e.g.: https://t.co/VRTXCIK91S https://t.co/4eoSao6LMM https://t.co/Kty6tM2Qtw

Sep 11, 2023 · 936 followers View post →

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lucxs MT.
@lucas11mat · X

@domo_lucas @camarada_wood Inclusive esse video aqui é um dos mais fodas que ja assisti: https://t.co/KxlYkwqSSR

Nov 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 63 followers View post →
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RT @Celtic_Films: Trauma and Empathy link. "Suffering and compassion: The links among adverse life experiences, empathy, compassion, and p…

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Celtic-Films
@Celtic_Films · X

Trauma and Empathy link. "Suffering and compassion: The links among adverse life experiences, empathy, compassion, and prosocial behavior" Daniel Lim 1, David DeSteno 1 PMID: 26751630 DOI: 10.1037/emo0000144 https://t.co/aaFJ4vlgdX https://t.co/W3lHYvLE9X

Jul 6, 2024 · 1 share · 4,088 followers View post →
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☕ yami ⭒
@yami_litwick · X

@Oretornodeeito burguer https://t.co/FeBUkuyvuK

Dec 14, 2023 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
Magnus Vinding
@MagnusVinding · X

@DavidPinsof And there are indeed various studies that suggest that suffering can have instrumental benefits, such as causing people to make more sympathetic moral judgments. See e.g.: https://t.co/VRTXCIK91S https://t.co/4eoSao6LMM https://t.co/Kty6tM2Qtw

Sep 11, 2023 · 936 followers View post →
RD
@fcb_sep · X

@arthurcastrro @EliteHxH @vinicius_vital_ o Gon é realmente um pessoa de bom coração, porém o buraco é mais embaixo e como eu não sou bom com as palavras, recomendo que assista esse vídeo aqui: https://t.co/klhbn89UkR

Oct 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 28 followers View post →
Serafim
@CastroDaiq · X

Psicologia sobre empatia https://t.co/EHeht4ENoO

Aug 16, 2022 · 35 followers View post →
Serafim
@CastroDaiq · X

Psicologia sobre atrivedade eapreciável https://t.co/tfj9uhYTZy

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bob
@BOBMUSTDIE · X

https://t.co/Tzf2pFkYPF adoro esse vídeo inclusive do Gon a respeito da empatia seletiva kkkkk te amo meu mano togashi

Jun 8, 2022 · 479 followers View post →
agustypher
@agustypher · X

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May 31, 2022 · 2,148 followers View post →
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davisquarepants
@davisquarepants · X

n sou assiduo nesse tipo de video mas foi uma boa analise desse aq https://t.co/7Koz9N5Yuf

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