Assessing physician empathy using the interpersonal reactivity index: A measurement model and cross-sectional analysis
Autor: | Paul R. Yarnold, Gary J. Martin, Stephen D. Nightingale, Fred B. Bryant |
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Rok vydání: | 1996 |
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Zdroj: | Psychology, Health & Medicine. 1:207-221 |
ISSN: | 1465-3966 1354-8506 |
DOI: | 10.1080/13548509608400019 |
Popis: | Abstract We sought to improve measurement of the constructs of sympathy and empathy using samples of 114 physicians and 95 college undergraduates. Separately by group, a structural model was developed for the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI)-putatively a four-factor questionnaire measure of sympathy and empathy. A five-factor model emerged for both physicians and undergraduates, that explained 82% and 76% of the common variance, respectively. Four factors (fantasy, perspective-taking, empathic concern, and personal distress) suggested in prior research were identified. A fifth factor—‘involvement’—ranged from detachment to absorption. All five sub-scales had acceptable central tendency, dispersion, and reliability characteristics for both samples. Cross-sectional analyses revealed that physicians are less involved and distressed than undergraduates. Correlational analyses predicting androgyny scores using the IRI subscales revealed good convergent and discriminant validity. These data suggest... |
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