Study finds liberals show less empathy to political opponents than conservatives do

Study finds liberals show less empathy to political opponents than conservatives do

In today’s polarized political landscape, the ability to understand and empathize with those across the aisle has reached concerning lows. New research published in Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin reveals an asymmetry in this empathy deficit: liberals consistently show less empathy toward their conservative peers than vice versa. President Joe Biden’s inaugural call to “stand in the other person’s shoes” highlighted empathy as crucial f…