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The Affect Reading Scale: A Method of Measuring Prerequisites for Empathy.
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Holm, Ulla – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1996
A Swedish empathy test for professional helpers, the Affect Reading Scale, was developed and tested on several occasions with 1000 caregivers in different sectors. Results support the conceptual validity of the scale and demonstrate that it is responsive to educational experiences that influence empathy. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Allied Health Personnel, Construct Validity, Educational Experience