A Comparative Analysis on Influence of College Students' Empathy on Their Prosocial Behavior

Abstract

Background: This study is intended to evaluate the influence of college students' empathy on their prosocial behavior. Empirical research has indicated that there exists a significant correlation between empathy and prosocial behavior. The ability to empathize with others has been found to have a positive correlation with an individual's inclination towards engaging in prosocial behavior. It is interesting to note that individuals who possess a high level of empathy tend to display a greater inclination towards engaging in prosocial behaviors.

Methods: This research study will lean on the quantitative approach because the main goal is to collect numerical data of the given variables such as the comparative analyses on the influence of college students' empathy on their prosocial behavior that will generate and interpret numerical results and to explain further discussion about the given phenomenon.

Results: It is evident that a significant number of students exhibit empathetic behavior on certain occasions, which may vary depending on the specific circumstances. It shows that age, r = .530, p<0.05, is positively correlated with level of a student's empathy. It shows that socio-economic status, r = .618, p<0.05, is positively correlated with level of a student's empathy. It shows that there is gender difference in how the ranks of scores on prosocial behavior are dispersed between male and female students, U = 10815.000, p>0.05.

Conclusion: It appears that they possess a heightened level of attentiveness towards the emotions and desires of those around them. Individuals may engage in more prosocial behaviors as a means to prevent feelings of guilt associated with unhelpful thoughts and actions.