Validity evidence of the Portuguese version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples

Coutinho, Joana; Beiramar, Ana; Silva, Carla; Lema, Alberto; Lima, Vânia Sousa; Grace, Randolph C.; Oliveira‐Silva, Patrícia; Gonçalves, Óscar F.; Sampaio, Adriana

doi:10.15689/ap.2015.1403.02

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“…The score of dyadic perspective taking can vary between 0 and 24 and the score of dyadic empathic concern can vary between 0 and 28. The Portuguese version of IRIC showed adequate internal consistency values (Cronbach’s α = 0,82) and good levels of external validity with a dyadic adjustment scale (DAS) 72 .…”

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Using resting-state DMN effective connectivity to characterize the neurofunctional architecture of empathy

Esmenio

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Oliveira‐Silva

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Neuroimaging studies in social neuroscience have largely relied on functional connectivity (FC) methods to characterize the functional integration between different brain regions. However, these methods have limited utility in social-cognitive studies that aim to understand the directed information flow among brain areas that underlies complex psychological processes. In this study we combined functional and effective connectivity approaches to characterize the functional integration within the Default Mode Network (DMN) and its role in self-perceived empathy. Forty-two participants underwent a resting state fMRI scan and completed a questionnaire of dyadic empathy. Independent Component Analysis (ICA) showed that higher empathy scores were associated with an increased contribution of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) to the DMN spatial mode. Dynamic causal modelling (DCM) combined with Canonical Variance Analysis (CVA) revealed that this association was mediated indirectly by the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) via the right inferior parietal lobule (IPL). More specifically, in participants with higher scores in empathy, the PCC had a greater effect on bilateral IPL and the right IPL had a greater influence on mPFC. These results highlight the importance of using analytic approaches that address directed and hierarchical connectivity within networks, when studying complex psychological phenomena, such as empathy.

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“…To assess dyadic empathy, participants completed the Portuguese version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples (IRIC) 24,72 . The IRIC is a modified version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) that assesses cognitive and emotional empathy in the context of intimate relationships.…”

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Using resting-state DMN effective connectivity to characterize the neurofunctional architecture of empathy

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“…Peloquin and Lafontaine (2010) constructed the scale based on three Canadian samples, composed of participants involved in a heterosexual or in a homosexual romantic relationship, and on a group of heterosexual romantic couples. The two-factor model of the IRIC was confirmed in a Portuguese sample of participants who were in romantic relationships ( Coutinho et al, 2015 ), in two Chilean samples of individuals involved in romantic relationships (Guzman Gonzalez et al, 2014) and in a sample of Iranian couples ( Ramezani et al, 2019 ). Good psychometric properties were indicated and were better for dyadic perspective taking in the original version, whereas in Chile dyadic empathic concern did not show proper internal consistency.…”

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“…Good psychometric properties were indicated and were better for dyadic perspective taking in the original version, whereas in Chile dyadic empathic concern did not show proper internal consistency. However, all previous studies indicated that the IRIC is a valid measure as both dyadic empathy factors were associated with general empathic concern and general perspective taking, and with a higher level of romantic satisfaction ( Coutinho et al, 2015 ; Peloquin & Lafontaine, 2010). There were significant associations between two dyadic dimensions and between assessments of both partners in a romantic couple (Peloquin & Lafontaine, 2010).…”

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“…Additionally, the results of previously conducted research indicated factorial invariance across gender (Guzman Gonzalez et al, 2014; Peloquin & Lafontaine, 2010). The scale consists of 13 items in the original Canadian version (Peloquin & Lafontaine, 2010), 12 items in the Portuguese version ( Coutinho et al, 2015 ) and 9 items in the Chilean version (Guzman Gonzalez et al, 2014). Thus, in the subsequent versions of the IRIC some items had to be removed (one from the EC subscale in the Portuguese version and four reversely coded items – three from the EC and one from the PT subscales – in the Chilean version).…”

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Dyadic empathy in Polish samples: validation of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples

Kaźmierczak¹,

Karasiewicz²

2021

Current Issues in Personality Psychology

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Empathy as a multidimensional construct is considered a basis of satisfying intimate relationships. The role of other-oriented focus in empathizing with a partner has been highlighted. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples (IRIC) measures emotional and cognitive empathy displayed in the context of a romantic relationship and expressed towards the partner. participants and procedure A total sample of 2339 individuals in intimate relationships (including 1006 couples) participated in the research. Three studies are presented on adaptation of the IRIC to Polish in the context of participants' emotional and relational functioning. results The two-factor structure of the measure was confirmed. However, the specific content of two factors was modified to better fit the data. A reliable and valid measure of em-pathic tendencies in couples has been obtained. Emotional dyadic empathic concern and cognitive dyadic perspective taking were associated with general emotional and cognitive empathy as well as with relationship satisfaction. Correlations with emotional contagion, stress and attachment were also explored. conclusions The IRIC is a short, reliable and valid measure of empathic tendencies in couples to be easily implemented in research and practice. Personal traits of both partners should be seen as predictors or correlates of dyadic empathy. The presented research results might be applied to the design of interventions and programs increasing quality of romantic relationships.

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Psychophysiological Synchrony During Verbal Interaction in Romantic Relationships

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Previous studies about romantic relationships have shown that the reciprocal influence between partners occurs not only at the behavioral and socio-emotional levels, but also at the psychophysiological level. This reciprocal influence is expressed in a pattern of physiological synchrony between partners (i.e., coordinated dynamics of the physiological time series). The main aim of the present study was to explore the presence of a pattern of physiological synchrony in electrodermal activity (EDA) during a couple interaction task. A second objective was to compare the synchrony levels during a negative interaction condition versus a positive interaction condition. Finally, we analyzed the association between synchrony and self-perception of empathy, dyadic empathy, and relationship satisfaction. Thirty-two couples (64 individuals) participated in this study. Each couple performed a structured interaction task while the EDA of both partners was being registered. The quantification of synchrony was based on the cross-correlation of both members' EDA time-series. In order to control for coincidental synchrony, surrogate datasets were created by repeatedly shuffling the original data of spouses X and Y of a dyad and computing synchronies on the basis of the shuffled data (pseudosynchrony values). Our results confirmed the presence of significant EDA synchrony during the interaction. We also found that synchrony was higher during the negative interactions relative to the positive interactions. Additionally, physiological synchrony during positive interaction was higher for those couples in which males scored higher in dyadic empathy. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed.

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Validity evidence of the Portuguese version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples

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References 40 publications

Using resting-state DMN effective connectivity to characterize the neurofunctional architecture of empathy

Using resting-state DMN effective connectivity to characterize the neurofunctional architecture of empathy

Dyadic empathy in Polish samples: validation of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples

Psychophysiological Synchrony During Verbal Interaction in Romantic Relationships

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