Embeddedness and empathy: how the social network shapes adolescents' social understanding.

Based on theories of social-cognitive development, the present study investigated the yet unknown social structure that underlies the concept of empathy in adolescence. A total of 3.159 seventh graders (13.67 years, 56% girls) from 166 school classes participated by providing information on empathy,...

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Main Authors: Wölfer, R, Cortina, K, Baumert, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012