Special Resource Material Developed by the Center
Title: Empathy, Compassion, and Addressing Student Misbehavior (Information Resource)
Description: With the increased attention to social-emotional development, a greater focus on the role of empathy has emerged. In schools, much of the emphasis has been on enhancing empathy to reduce student behavior problems.
Schools are drawing on a robust body of research. One area of relevant research suggests that empathy can motivate prosocial behavior and can be a protective factor in coping with problems. Less attention has been paid to the literature cautioning the need for a refined understanding when applying the research. This brief highlights both. Access at: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/empath.pdf
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