Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study

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Autor(a) principal: SANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dos
Data de Publicação: 2023
Outros Autores: FARIAS, Warlla Melo de, FERMOSELI, André Fernando de Oliveira, MAXIMIANO-BARRETO, Madson Alan
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Título da fonte: Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)
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Resumo: ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to compare levels of affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted in an online format with the participation of 519 students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities. Data collection involved the use of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Multidimensional Interpersonal Reactivity Index.ResultsThe female sex predominated the overall sample (74.4%). Statistically significant differences were found regarding total empathy as well as the affective and cognitive domains. Students of in the health field had the highest levels of total and affective empathy. Students of the exact sciences had higher levels of cognitive empathy compared to those in the health sciences andhumanities.ConclusionIn conclusion, students of the health sciences have higher levels of empathy and the affective domain, whereas those of the exact sciences have higher levels of cognitive empathy.
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spelling Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional studyEmpatia afetiva e cognitiva entre estudantes universitários da saúde, exatas e humanas: um estudo transversalCross-sectional studiesEmpathySocial skillsStudents, medicalEstudos transversaisEmpatiaHabilidades sociaisEstudantes de medicinaObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to compare levels of affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted in an online format with the participation of 519 students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities. Data collection involved the use of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Multidimensional Interpersonal Reactivity Index.ResultsThe female sex predominated the overall sample (74.4%). Statistically significant differences were found regarding total empathy as well as the affective and cognitive domains. Students of in the health field had the highest levels of total and affective empathy. Students of the exact sciences had higher levels of cognitive empathy compared to those in the health sciences andhumanities.ConclusionIn conclusion, students of the health sciences have higher levels of empathy and the affective domain, whereas those of the exact sciences have higher levels of cognitive empathy.ObjetivoComparar os níveis de empatia afetiva e cognitiva entre estudantes universitárias das áreas da saúde, exatas e humanas foi o objetivo desse estudo. MétodoTrata-se de um estudo transversal realizado de forma on-line com a participação de 519 estudantes das humanas, saúde e exatas. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário sociodemográfico e a Escala Multidimensional de Reatividade Interpessoal.ResultadosOs estudantes eram predominantemente do sexo feminino (74,4%). Diferença estatisticamente significativa foram identificadas na comparação da empatia total e dos domínios afetivo e cognitivo. Os estudantes da saúde apresentam maiores níveis de empatia total e empatia afetiva. Enquanto o domínio cognitivo é apresentado em maiores níveis pelos estudantes das exatas comparado aos da saúde e humanas.ConclusãoConclui-se que os estudantes de saúde apresentam maiores níveis da empatia e do domínio afetivo, enquanto os estudantes das exatas apresentam maiores níveis da empatia cognitiva.Núcleo de Editoração - PUC-Campinas2023-11-23info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdftext/xmlhttps://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/10479Psychological Studies; Vol. 40 (2023): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)Estudos de Psicologia; Vol. 40 (2023): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)Estudos de Psicologia; v. 40 (2023): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)1982-0275reponame:Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)instname:Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS)instacron:PUC_CAMPengporhttps://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/10479/7865https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/10479/7949Copyright (c) 2023 Jaiel Bispo dos SANTOS, Warlla Melo de FARIAS, André Fernando de Oliveira FERMOSELI, Madson Alan MAXIMIANO-BARRETOhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dosFARIAS, Warlla Melo deFERMOSELI, André Fernando de Oliveira MAXIMIANO-BARRETO, Madson Alan2024-04-23T10:36:29Zoai:ojs.periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br:article/10479Revistahttps://seer.sis.puc-campinas.edu.br/seer/index.php/estudosPRIhttps://seer.sis.puc-campinas.edu.br/seer/index.php/estudos/oaisbi.ne_estpsi@puc-campinas.edu.br||estudosdepsicologia@puc-campinas.edu.br||psychologicalstudies@puc-campinas.edu.br1982-02750103-166Xopendoar:2024-04-23T10:36:29Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas) - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS)false
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
Empatia afetiva e cognitiva entre estudantes universitários da saúde, exatas e humanas: um estudo transversal
title Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
spellingShingle Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
SANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dos
Cross-sectional studies
Empathy
Social skills
Students, medical
Estudos transversais
Empatia
Habilidades sociais
Estudantes de medicina
title_short Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
title_full Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
title_sort Affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities: A cross-sectional study
author SANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dos
author_facet SANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dos
FARIAS, Warlla Melo de
FERMOSELI, André Fernando de Oliveira
MAXIMIANO-BARRETO, Madson Alan
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author2 FARIAS, Warlla Melo de
FERMOSELI, André Fernando de Oliveira
MAXIMIANO-BARRETO, Madson Alan
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv SANTOS, Jaiel Bispo dos
FARIAS, Warlla Melo de
FERMOSELI, André Fernando de Oliveira
MAXIMIANO-BARRETO, Madson Alan
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Cross-sectional studies
Empathy
Social skills
Students, medical
Estudos transversais
Empatia
Habilidades sociais
Estudantes de medicina
topic Cross-sectional studies
Empathy
Social skills
Students, medical
Estudos transversais
Empatia
Habilidades sociais
Estudantes de medicina
description ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to compare levels of affective and cognitive empathy among university students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted in an online format with the participation of 519 students of the health field, exact sciences, and humanities. Data collection involved the use of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Multidimensional Interpersonal Reactivity Index.ResultsThe female sex predominated the overall sample (74.4%). Statistically significant differences were found regarding total empathy as well as the affective and cognitive domains. Students of in the health field had the highest levels of total and affective empathy. Students of the exact sciences had higher levels of cognitive empathy compared to those in the health sciences andhumanities.ConclusionIn conclusion, students of the health sciences have higher levels of empathy and the affective domain, whereas those of the exact sciences have higher levels of cognitive empathy.
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