Empathy rules, maps and paths: A qualitative exploration of the factors that facilitate or inhibit empathy and prosocial responding among youth.
civic engagement
empathy
prosocial responding
sociology of empathy
youth
Journal
Journal of community psychology
ISSN: 1520-6629
Titre abrégé: J Community Psychol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0367033
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Historique:
revised:
24
11
2023
received:
25
08
2023
accepted:
09
12
2023
medline:
18
1
2024
pubmed:
18
1
2024
entrez:
18
1
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The aim of this study is to explore young people's perspectives on the factors that facilitate or inhibit empathy and prosocial responding among youth. Qualitative focus groups (n = 29) were undertaken with Irish young people aged 13-17 years relating to their views on the factors that facilitate or inhibit the expression of empathy. Parents, friends, and social media were found to be key influences, whereas barriers identified included societal norms, gender norms, lack of skill, or knowledge and target characteristics. This research provides important insights into adolescents' perceptions of the social correlates of empathy. Concepts from the sociology of empathy, such as empathy maps and paths, are helpful in drawing out the implications for future research and practice.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : Irish Research Council
Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Authors. Journal of Community Psychology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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