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Correlates of affective empathy, perspective taking, and generativity among a sample of adults.

Authors :
Versey, H. Shellae
Kakar, Saakshi A.
John‐Vanderpool, Simone D.
Sanni, Mubarak O.
Willems, Paul S.
Source :
Journal of Community Psychology. Nov2020, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p2474-2490. 17p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Previous research suggests that empathy can be cultivated by social ideals and relationships with people. The current study examines family importance and religious importance as correlates of affective empathy, perspective taking, and generativity among a sample of adults aged 18 to 35 (N = 722). Given the ethnic and racial diversity represented by Millennials and Generation Z, the moderating role of racial group membership is explored as well. Results indicate that family importance is positively associated with affective empathy, perspective taking, and generativity for the overall sample, though the relationship is particularly strong for non‐Hispanic whites. Religious importance is significantly related to affective empathy and generativity (not perspective taking), primarily among Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color. Due to the increasing visibility of victimization towards socially vulnerable groups, it is important to understand how attitudes oriented towards helping and empathizing with others are fostered. Implications for further research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00904392
Volume :
48
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Community Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146677552
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22433