Have Some Perspective: A Correlational Investigation of Empathy, Thinking Patterns, and Sociopolitical Ideology

This study examined the relationships between empathy, cognitive distortions, and sociopolitical ideology. While significant relationships were found between empathy and distortions, and between empathy and sociopolitical ideology, none were found between distortions and ideology. These findings suggest the relationship between sociopolitical ideology and empathy is not mediated by cognitive distortions.