Based on theories of narrative engagement and embodied cognition, we hypothesised that a fit between the psychological state of a protagonist and the physical sensation of the viewer would enhance the subsequent identification with the protagonist, but not para-social relationship with him (seeing the protagonist as a friend). We also hypothesised that identification and a para-social relationship would lead to distinct effects on attitudes related to the narrative. Participants (N = 60) were randomly assigned to either a warmed or cooled room where they watched a movie clip alone in which a suffering protagonist wanted to undergo euthanasia while his close others wanted him to stay alive. Then, the participants answered a questionnaire measuring their identification and para-social relationship with the protagonist and their attitudes toward euthanasia. In accordance with the hypotheses, the results demonstrated that feeling cold enhanced identification with the suffering protagonist. However, the environmental temperature did not affect the development of para-social relationships. Moreover, identification with the suffering protagonist contributed to acceptance of his attitudes, reflected in more positive views of euthanasia. In contrast, having a para-social relationship with the protagonist resulted in negative attitudes toward euthanasia.

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当观众环境中的身体寒冷导致与受苦的主角产生认同时

基于叙事参与理论和具身认知理论，我们假设主角的心理状态与观看者的身体感觉之间的契合会增强随后对主角的认同，但不会增强与他的准社会关系（看到主角作为一个朋友）。我们还假设认同和准社会关系会对与叙事相关的态度产生不同的影响。参与者（N = 60）被随机分配到一个温暖或凉爽的房间，在那里他们独自观看一个电影片段，其中一个受苦的主角想要接受安乐死，而他的亲近的其他人希望他活着。然后，参与者回答了一份问卷，测量他们与主角的认同和准社会关系以及他们对安乐死的态度。根据假设，结果表明，感觉寒冷增强了对受苦主角的认同。然而，环境温度并没有影响准社会关系的发展。此外，对受苦的主人公的认同有助于接受他的态度，这反映在对安乐死的更积极的看法上。相比之下，与主角的准社会关系导致对安乐死的消极态度。环境温度并不影响准社会关系的发展。此外，对受苦的主人公的认同有助于接受他的态度，这反映在对安乐死的更积极的看法上。相比之下，与主角的准社会关系导致对安乐死的消极态度。环境温度并不影响准社会关系的发展。此外，对受苦的主人公的认同有助于接受他的态度，这反映在对安乐死的更积极的看法上。相比之下，与主角的准社会关系导致对安乐死的消极态度。