Empathy

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Abstract

Empathy is one of the facilitative conditions (humanistic approach; see Rogers, 1957) that supports the development of constructive and effective relationships. From a phenomenological viewpoint, empathy can be defined as the intuitive experience and understanding of the emotional state of another person while the self-and-other-distinction is sustained. Empathy thus comprises affective (i.e., one’s own emotional response) and cognitive (i.e., understanding other’s thoughts and feelings) components. In research, empathy is not only the capacity to experience and to understand the emotional state of another person, but also to communicate that understanding in a way that is aligned with feelings of that other individual.
Translated title of the contributionEmpathie
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDictionary of Sport Psychology : Sport, Exercise, and Performing Arts
EditorsDieter Hackfort, Robert Schinke, Bernd Strauß
Number of pages2
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherAcademic press
Publication date2019
Pages93-94
ISBN (Print)978-0-12-813150-3
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-12-813151-0
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Publication statusPublished - 2019

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