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Counter-Empathy Scale: Adapting and developing psychometric properties in Northeast India.

Worthemphy Jelly1, Sonali Mukherjee1, Neeraj Panwar1

  • 1Department of Psychology, CHRIST University, Delhi NCR Campus, India.

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Summary

This study adapted the Counter-Empathy Scale for adults in Northeast India. Findings reveal a negative correlation between counter-empathy and empathy, suggesting higher counter-empathy is linked to lower empathy.

Keywords:
Counter-empathyEmpathyNortheast IndiaPsychometric development

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Empathy is crucial for social connections, but counter-empathy (incongruent emotional responses) also occurs.
  • Understanding diverse emotional reactions to others' struggles is vital for social relationship research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt the Counter-Empathy Scale (CES) for adults in Northeast India.
  • To investigate the relationship between counter-empathy and empathy in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Adapted the CES and used the Cognitive and Affective Empathy Questionnaire (QCAE).
  • Administered questionnaires to 382 participants (aged 30-40).
  • Analyzed reliability (Cronbach's alpha) and validity (Confirmatory Factor Analysis).

Main Results:

  • The adapted CES demonstrated good internal consistency and acceptable model fit.
  • Correlation analysis revealed a moderate negative relationship between counter-empathy and empathy.
  • Higher levels of counter-empathy were associated with lower levels of empathy.

Conclusions:

  • The adapted CES is a reliable and valid measure for assessing counter-empathy in adults in Northeast India.
  • Counter-empathy and empathy exhibit an inverse relationship, impacting social interactions.