Predictors of empathy in women social workers
S Stanley, G Mettilda Buvaneswari… - Journal of Social …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
S Stanley, G Mettilda Buvaneswari, A Meenakshi
Journal of Social Work, 2020•journals.sagepub.comThis study explored the manifestation of reflective ability, emotional intelligence and
empathy in 120 women social workers in Tiruchirappalli, India. A cross-sectional quantitative
design was used and the Emotional Intelligence Scale, Groningen Reflective Ability Scale
and the Empathy Assessment Index were administered to assess the manifestation of these
dimensions. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify predictors of empathy.
Findings Based on mean scores, the majority of respondents were classified as being …
empathy in 120 women social workers in Tiruchirappalli, India. A cross-sectional quantitative
design was used and the Emotional Intelligence Scale, Groningen Reflective Ability Scale
and the Empathy Assessment Index were administered to assess the manifestation of these
dimensions. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify predictors of empathy.
Findings Based on mean scores, the majority of respondents were classified as being …
Summary
This study explored the manifestation of reflective ability, emotional intelligence and empathy in 120 women social workers in Tiruchirappalli, India. A cross-sectional quantitative design was used and the Emotional Intelligence Scale, Groningen Reflective Ability Scale and the Empathy Assessment Index were administered to assess the manifestation of these dimensions. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify predictors of empathy.
Findings
Based on mean scores, the majority of respondents were classified as being ‘high’ in terms of emotional intelligence and reflective ability. Respondents of different age groups showed a significant difference in terms of the manifestation of empathy. Age, self-reflection and appraisal and expression of emotions were extracted as significant predictors of empathy.
Application
The article discusses the importance of these professional attributes for effective practice and the role of academic institutions and social work organisations in fostering the development of these dimensions in social work practitioners.
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