Before revision: The meta-analysis found that statistical significance is enhanced and the effect size is increased under the following circumstances: if the identified victim is a child if a photograph of the victim is shown if the victim's plight is caused by poverty rather than disease or injury if the victim is perceived as not responsible for his/her plight The identifiable victim effect disappears when a group of victims, rather than a single victim, is identified.
After revision: Singularity effectThe meta-analysis found that statistical significance is enhanced and the effect size is increased under the following circumstances: if the identified victim is a child if a photograph of the victim is shown if the victim's plight is caused by poverty rather than disease or injury if the victim is perceived as not responsible for his/her plight The identifiable victim effect disappears when a group of victims, rather than a single victim, is identified.