The objectives of this study were to demonstrate that empathy and validation could be increased in an observing partner who received a brief perspective taking manipulation, resulting in less pain severity and greater pain tolerance in their partner, who experienced experimental pain. Additionally, we examined the correlations between perceived empathy/validation and behavioral ratings of validation and invalidation. In 126 pain-free romantic couples, one partner was randomly assigned to complete the cold pressor task while the other observed.
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