Shows music with prosocial lyrics enhances donation behavior, suggesting increased empathy leads to more charitable giving.
The findings of this study are expected to provide psychophysiological evidence regarding whether music with prosocial lyrics increases donation behavior and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The results will also offer theoretical support for the effectiveness of prosocial lyrical music in enhancing empathy and promoting charitable giving.
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