Superhero films can encourage prosocial behavior, new study finds
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Recent research suggests that watching superhero films can boost prosocial behavior. This effect is mediated by increased empathy and moral justification, where viewers identify with the hero and see their actions as morally right.
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Original Title: Superhero films can encourage prosocial behavior, new study finds | By showing a specific scene from the 2016 film Batman v Superman, the researchers found that viewers who identified with Batman or believed his actions were morally justified were more likely to help others in a subsequent task.