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Empathy, others-concept, and prosocial orientation.

C Fakouri1, K B Zucker, M E Fakouri

  • 1Department of Educational Psychology, Indiana State University.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Nursing students with higher empathy showed more positive others-concepts. Lower empathy was linked to negative social interaction perceptions, impacting prosocial orientation research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Nursing Education
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological underpinnings of healthcare professionals is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Previous research links 'others-concept' to positive social behavior and moral judgment.
  • The construct of prosocial orientation requires further exploration of its foundational elements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between empathy and 'others-concept' in nursing students.
  • To explore potential ties between these concepts and the broader construct of prosocial orientation.
  • To provide theoretical and practical insights for healthcare professionals and researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Empathy levels of 56 female Caucasian nursing students were assessed by clinical instructors.
  • The Paired Hands Test was administered to evaluate students' 'others-concept'.
  • Correlational analysis was used to examine the relationship between empathy ratings and Paired Hands Test results.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between higher empathy ratings and more positive 'others-concepts'.
  • Students with lower empathy scores demonstrated a pronounced tendency towards negative interpretations of social interactions.
  • These findings suggest a link between empathy, 'others-concept', and social perception.

Conclusions:

  • Empathy appears to be a significant factor influencing how nursing students perceive and relate to others.
  • The study supports the integration of 'others-concept' and empathy within the framework of prosocial orientation.
  • Findings have implications for nursing education, professional development, and future research into prosocial behavior.

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