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September 10, 2025Open Access

The Psychometric Construction of Empathy: An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Empathy Self-Rating Subscales

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DGDomenic GrohDODirk Ostwald

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Overview

Exploratory factor analysis shows empathy as two dimensions in 236 participants, suggesting a refined approach to self-rating scales.

Key Points

  • Empathy can be framed as a two-dimensional construct, highlighting cognitive and affective elements.
  • Using data from 236 participants, exploratory factor analysis revealed distinct subscale structures in empathy.
  • The analysis of self-rating scales contributes to a more coherent understanding of empathy and its components.
  • Findings indicate a need for unified conceptualization in empathy measurement, impacting future psychometric scales.

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Groh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23caeb210217d6478adbahttps://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/ehncx_v3
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