Abstract
This study explored the effects of reading fiction in e-books or paper books on social cognition. Using SPSS 25.0, empathy and pro-social behavior of the paper book novel preference group (n=43), e-book novel preference group (n=46), and novel non-preference group (n=46) were measured, and analysis of covariance was conducted to examine group differences. First, there was no significant difference in empathy and pro-social behavior between the paper book novel preference group and the e-book novel preference group. This means that types of reading media do not cause differences in reading effects. Second, regardless of the type of reading media, groups who read novels showed a higher level of empathy and pro-social behavior than those who did not read novels. This means that reading novels can improve the audience’s empathy and pro-social behavior.
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