Kruisdijk, Danae, D.S. (2024) Empathy Towards Individuals with Dissenting Opinions: The Role of Pride and Humility. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In a world with diverse opinions, empathizing with dissenting views is crucial, and pride and humility may have the ability to influence this empathy. This study examined the effect of different types of pride and humility on empathy towards others with dissenting opinions. Authentic pride, rooted in genuine accomplishments, and virtuous humility, characterized by an accurate self-assessment, might enhance empathy. Conversely, hubristic pride and hubristic humility, both involving self-focus, may hinder empathy. Therefore, it was hypothesized that hubristic pride should lead to the lowest levels of empathy, while virtuous humility should lead to the highest levels. In this between-subjects design, 349 non-religious Americans and Britons were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: authentic pride, hubristic pride, virtuous humility, or hubristic humility. Contrary to expectations, the results suggest that different types of pride and humility did not significantly affect participants’ empathy towards others with dissenting opinions. However, exploratory findings using self- reported measures revealed that authentic pride and virtuous humility predicted more empathy and tolerance. Furthermore, empathy mediated the relationship between authentic pride and tolerance, and virtuous humility and tolerance. Additionally, authentic pride and virtuous humility predicted more empathy through an outward focus on others rather than inward self-concern. This study adds to existing research by highlighting the importance of fostering authentic pride and virtuous humility to enhance empathy and tolerance, primarily through an outward focus on others. To gain more insight into pride, humility, and empathy, further research is needed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Gordijn, E.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Applied Social Psychology (ASP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2024 11:23 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2024 11:23 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4016 |
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