Gelişim ve Psikoloji Dergisi

Yazarlar: Gizem Nur ŞAKAR

Konular:Eğitim, Eğitim Araştırmaları

Anahtar Kelimeler:Empathy,Development,Pre-school children,Family,School

Özet: In this study, definitions and importance of empathy were presented starting from its historical development. The components of and theories on empathy were explained in detail. The distinctive features of similar concepts confused with empathy were specified. The relevant literature on the development and support of empathy in preschool children was reviewed, and the factors affecting empathy in children were examined under three aspects: family, school, and neurodevelopmental. As a result of the literature review, it was concluded that empathy starts to develop from birth and continue developing with an adequate support. In light of this result, relevant suggestions were presented for families and schools.

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