Empathy Gaps Between Helpers and Help‐Seekers: Implications for Cooperation

Pages: 1 - 15
Published: May 15, 2015
Abstract
Help-seekers and potential helpers often experience an “empathy gap”—an inability to understand each other''s unique perspectives. Both parties are concerned about their reputation, self-esteem, and relationships, but these concerns differ in ways that lead to misinterpretation of the other party's actions, and, in turn, missed opportunities for cooperation. In this essay, we review research that describes the role-specific concerns of helpers...
Paper Details
Title
Empathy Gaps Between Helpers and Help‐Seekers: Implications for Cooperation
Published Date
May 15, 2015
Pages
1 - 15
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