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| Published: September 30, 2023

Empathy and Life Satisfaction Among Young Adults

Beefathima

MSc Clinical Psychology Student, Dept. Of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Molly Joy

Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.416.20231103

DOI: 10.25215/1103.416

ABSTRACT

The present study aims to determine the level of empathy and life satisfaction among young adults. Sample of 100 young adults (50=males, 50=females) was taken from residents of Bangalore. The study aimed to check the significant relationship between empathy and life satisfaction among young adults and as well as to find out the significance difference in empathy and life satisfaction based on gender. The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire and The Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. The data were analyzed using different statistical tools such as the t- test and Pearson’s correlation. Findings revealed positive correlation between empathy and life satisfaction and significant difference in empathy among males and females. The study concluded that empathy might increase life satisfaction among young adults.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.416.20231103

10.25215/1103.416

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Published in   Volume 11, Issue 3, July-September, 2023