Cognitive empathy partially mediates the association between negative schizotypy traits and social functioning

Wang, Yi; Neumann, David L.; Shum, David; Liu, Wenhua; Shi, Hailong; Yan, Chao; Lui, Simon S.Y.; Zhang, Qi; Li, Zhi; Cheung, Eric F.C.; Chan, Raymond C.K.

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2013.03.015

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“…This is consistent with two previous studies using the same measure of empathy (IRI) [19], [20], as well a third study that used the Empathy Quotient measure [15]. Further examination revealed that the Empathic Concern subscale showed the strongest relationship with negative schizotypy, which was also found in two previous studies using the IRI [19], [20]. We also found that, of the five scales that loaded on the Negative factor, the No Close Friends and Constricted Affect subscales of the SPQ showed the strongest relationship with Empathy.…”

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“…In nonpsychiatric samples, reduced performance on theory of mind tasks is primarily related to the positive features of schizotypy (e.g., magical ideation and unusual perceptual experiences) [12]–[18]. In contrast, reduced self-reported ratings of empathy have been reported to show the strongest relationships with negative features of schizotypy (e.g., social anhedonia, social anxiety, and constricted affect) [15], [19], [20], and the two studies which examined a disorganized factor also found a significant negative relationship between disorganized schizotypy and empathy [15], [20].…”

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Latent Factor Modeling of Four Schizotypy Dimensions with Theory of Mind and Empathy

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Preliminary evidence suggests that theory of mind and empathy relate differentially to factors of schizotypy. The current study assessed 686 undergraduate students and used structural equation modeling to examine links between a four-factor model of schizotypy with performance on measures of theory of mind (Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test [MIE]) and empathy (Interpersonal Reactivity Index [IRI]). Schizotypy was assessed using three self-report measures which were simultaneously entered into the model. Results revealed that the Negative factor of schizotypy showed a negative relationship with the Empathy factor, which was primarily driven by the Empathic Concern subscale of the IRI and the No Close Friends and Constricted Affect subscales of the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire. These findings are consistent with a growing body of literature suggesting a relatively specific relationship between negative schizotypy and empathy, and are consistent with several previous studies that found no relationship between MIE performance and schizotypy.

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Latent Factor Modeling of Four Schizotypy Dimensions with Theory of Mind and Empathy

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“…To measure the ability to experience pleasure from social‐interpersonal situations, Chapman and colleagues developed the Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS; Eckblad et al, ). Since previous studies using the Chinese version of the IRI have found a negative correlation between anhedonia and IRI scores (Mu, Ma, & Zhao, ; Wang et al, ), we aimed to replicate the above result using the QCAE and the RSAS.…”

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Validation and extension of the Questionnaire of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in the Chinese setting

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The Questionnaire of Cognitive and Affective Empathy (QCAE) is a commonly used instrument in empathy research. However, this scale has not been validated in the Chinese context. We examined the psychometric properties and structure of the QCAE in a Chinese sample consisting of 1224 college students. The whole sample was split into two halves for exploratory factor analysis (EFA; n = 617) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; n = 607). A subsample (n = 351) completed the Chinese versions of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) to examine convergent validity and the Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) to examine the discriminate validity. Finally, 79 participants of the above subsample were retested after a 4‐week interval. Results from EFA and CFA suggested a five‐factor model, namely Perspective Taking, Online Simulation, Emotional Contagion, Proximal Responsivity, and Peripheral Responsivity. The internal consistency was .86 and test–retest reliability was .76. Scores on the QCAE positively correlated with scores on the IRI and negatively correlated with scores on the RSAS. The Chinese version of the QCAE exhibited good factor structure, reliability, and validity. Specific relationships between empathy and social anhedonia were also demonstrated.

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“…Individuals differ in the level of empathy they have toward others (Besel & Yuille, ), but changes in dispositional empathy may occur over time in the same individual (Konrath, O'Brien & Hsing, ). Sex differences have been relatively consistent across different ages and ethnic groups, with females reporting significantly greater empathic responsiveness than males (Hoffman, ; Neumann, Boyle & Chan, ; Wang et al ., ). Moreover, one's level of empathy may be related to, and vary according to, relatively stable personality traits (e.g.…”

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Cognitive and affective components of empathy and their relationship with personality dimensions in a Chinese sample

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Asian J of Social Psycho

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Cognitive empathy partially mediates the association between negative schizotypy traits and social functioning

Cited by 42 publications

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Latent Factor Modeling of Four Schizotypy Dimensions with Theory of Mind and Empathy

Latent Factor Modeling of Four Schizotypy Dimensions with Theory of Mind and Empathy

Validation and extension of the Questionnaire of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in the Chinese setting

Cognitive and affective components of empathy and their relationship with personality dimensions in a Chinese sample

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