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University of Sharjah

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The findings are striking: tragic narratives elicited significantly more empathy and compassion than nostalgic ones. In simple terms, participants exposed to stories of real suffering felt more connected to and less threatened by Muslim immigrants.

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Dr. Syed Ali Hussain

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