Signs of empathy and the satisfaction from close relationships. Interactions based on the social and emotional learning. Cover Image

Przejawy empatii a satysfakcja z bliskiego związku. Oddziaływania na podstawie społeczno-emocjonalnego uczenia się.
Signs of empathy and the satisfaction from close relationships. Interactions based on the social and emotional learning.

Author(s): Piotr Modzelewski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Individual Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychology of Self
Published by: Wydawnictwo Stowarzyszenia Naukowego Psychologia i Seksuologia LGBT
Keywords: empathy; altruism; social and emotional learning; social learning theory; close relationships

Summary/Abstract: The article reviews research and theoretical information on positive effects of empathy for close relationships (better listening skills, care for wellbeing of the other, etc.). The article also provides information on acquirable behavioral components of empathy: specific nonverbal communication, adequate listening skills, adequate empathic perception, communicational climate, and sharing experiences and feelings. The article suggests psychoeducational means to develop empathy in romantic relationships through social and emotional learning and social learning theory.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 68-78
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish