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Background:

  • Autobiographical memory and empathy are independently linked to social interaction and gender.
  • Limited research explores the direct connection between autobiographical memory and empathy.

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    • Gender influences the relationship between autobiographical memory and empathy.
    • Findings suggest differing socialization patterns may underlie these gender distinctions.