The aim of this study was to examine empathic competence in children born extremely
preterm (EP,< 28 weeks) given vulnerabilities in social relationships. Empathy in typically …

In recent years empathy has become an increasingly important topic for research in different,
yet related, disciplines. Perhaps one of the strongest motivations that support this scientific …

To properly address the concept of empathy during infancy, developmental theorists must
first define empathy, keeping in mind the resources of infants. Rather most theorists focus on …

Background Empathic concern is an important component of children's social competence.
Yet, little is known about the role of the development of concern for others during infancy as …

Empathy has great effect on human well‐being, promoting healthy relationships and social
competence. Although it is increasingly acknowledged that infants show empathy toward …

Empathy is an important competence in our social world, a motivator of prosocial behavior,
and thought to develop throughout the second year of life. The current study examined …

In this study, we aimed at gaining a better understanding of the individual differences
contributing to feelings of empathy in adolescents. Therefore, we examined the extent to …

Preschoolers face new challenges in their social life: the development of social and
emotional abilities in order to have positive relationships with peers and adults. Empathy …

It is widely accepted that an essential process in the normal development of infants is their
growing capacity to relate to others. Empathy is a unique form of relating to others. It is …

Empathy is an essential building block for successful interpersonal relationships. Atypical
empathic development is implicated in a range of developmental psychopathologies …