Cuff, B., Brown, S., Taylor, L. and Howat, D. (2016) Empathy: A Review of the Concept. Emotion Review. 8(2), pp. 144-153. 1754-0739.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The inconsistent definition of empathy has had a negative impact on both research and practice. The aim of this article is to review and critically appraise a range of definitions of empathy and, through considered analysis, to develop a new conceptualisation. From the examination of 43 discrete definitions, 8 themes relating to the nature of empathy emerged: “distinguishing empathy from other concepts”; “cognitive or affective?”; “congruent or incongruent?”; “subject to other stimuli?”; “self/other distinction or merging?”; “trait or state influences?”; “has a behavioural outcome?”; and “automatic or controlled?” The relevance and validity of each theme is assessed and a new conceptualisation of empathy is offered. The benefits of employing a more consistent and complete definition of empathy are discussed. |
| Creators: | Cuff, Ben, Brown, Sarah, Taylor, Laura and Howat, Douglas |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Date: | 1 April 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 144-153 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Emotion Review |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1754073914558466. |
| ISSN: | 1754-0739 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Related URLs: | |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/17038 |
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