The Intersection of Nonfiction Reading and Music in the Foundation of Empathy Regarding Gender

Poster Session VII - Research Proposal Posters

Keyword: Music and Arts

Abstract: The purpose of this exploratory study is to investigate the relationship between reading, music, personality factors of gender, perspective-taking, and empathy. This will provide greater insight into how different reading genres—particularly non-fiction—and music listening mediate the relationship between gender and empathy to understand empathy development more thoroughly.

• John McCreary (Presenting Author)
• George Trajanoski (Author)
• Sydney Graham (Author)
• Jocelyn Bolin (Author)
• Taylor Bowen (Author)