Embodied empathy and abstract concepts' concreteness: Evidence from contemplative practices.
Prog Brain Res March 14, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2022.12.005 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractEngaging in contemplative practices such as mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation enhances the ability to empathize with others' bodily experiences and makes abstract concepts feel more concrete. The findings suggest that these practices strengthen embodied simulation processes, which in turn support more vivid and tangible understanding of abstract ideas.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Contemplative practices enhance embodied empathy and increase the concreteness of abstract concepts. |
Abstract
Embodied empathy and abstract concepts' concreteness: Evidence from contemplative practices.