(Batson + 1997)

Title: Empathy and attitudes: can feeling for a member of a stigmatized group improve feelings toward the group?

DOI or Website Link: doi:10.1037/0022-3514.72.1.105

Publication: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72(1), 105–118

Authors:

  • Batson, C. D.,

  • Polycarpou, M. P.,

  • Harmon-Jones, E.,

  • Imhoff, H. J.,

  • Mitchener, E. C.,

  • Bednar, L. L., …

  • Highberger, L.

Date: 1997

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Citation:

Batson, C. D., Polycarpou, M. P., Harmon-Jones, E., Imhoff, H. J., Mitchener, E. C., Bednar, L. L., … Highberger, L. (1997). Empathy and attitudes: can feeling for a member of a stigmatized group improve feelings toward the group? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72(1), 105–118. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.72.1.105

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Mentioned in (WEISZ 2016)*

Abstract:

Topic Area: (In which field / sector / perspective was this study conducted?)

Definition: (How was empathy defined?)

Benefits: (Were any benefits of empathy mentioned?)

Criticisms (Were any criticisms, negative effects or risks of empathy mentioned?)

Methods: (What were the methods used to train empathy?)

    • Experiential

  • Asked to imagine life and feelings of stigmatized targets (AIDS patient, homeless person, murderer)

Target Group: (Who participated in this study / training?)

  • Female college students

Measurements: (About the assessment: How was the change in empathy measured before/after the intervention/method?)

Result: (What was the result?)

  • More positive attitudes towards members of stigmatized group (WEISZ 2016)*

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