Development of empathy during early childhood across cultures

Elena Geangu

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.23167-X

Development of empathy during early childhood across cultures

Elena Geangu

Psychology

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In this article, we will highlight what is currently the most accepted definition of empathy, as well as definitions of similar aspects that are relevant for our understanding of empathy but which are conceptually different. This will be followed by a discussion of the underlying mechanisms of affect sharing, the specific component of empathy. In the last sections, we will present what we know about empathy development during the very first 2 years of life across cultures.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences
Editors	James D. Wright
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	549-553
Number of pages	5
Edition	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.23167-X
Publication status	Published - 2015

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