Dispositional Empathy Among Psychotherapists: A Latent Profile Analysis

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Main Authors: Valerie Lachance, Olivier Laverdière, David Kealy, John S. Ogrodniczuk
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author Valerie Lachance
Olivier Laverdière
David Kealy
John S. Ogrodniczuk
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Olivier Laverdière
David Kealy
John S. Ogrodniczuk
Valerie Lachance
Olivier Laverdière
David Kealy
John S. Ogrodniczuk
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contents Dispositional Empathy Among Psychotherapists: A Latent Profile Analysis Valerie Lachance Olivier Laverdière David Kealy John S. Ogrodniczuk Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy ABSTRACTObjectiveThis study examined therapists' dispositional empathy profiles and how they differ based on professional and personal characteristics.MethodA total of 376 clinicians was recruited for this study. Dispositional empathy was assessed with the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI). Profiles were generated using latent profile analysis. Predictors of profiles were assessed with multiple self‐report questionnaires measuring demographic and professional characteristics, romantic attachment styles, five‐factor personality traits and vulnerable narcissism.ResultsA four‐profile solution was retained with the following proportions: rational empathic (20%), disengaged/detached (10%), empathic immersion (35%) and insecure/self‐absorbed (35%). Overall, few relationships were found regarding demographic and professional characteristics. In contrast, significant relationships were found between profile membership and personal characteristics, including avoidant and anxious attachment, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, intellect/imagination and vulnerable narcissism.ConclusionThe findings show that differences in therapists' empathic dispositions are linked to personality dimensions. Implications for psychotherapy research, practice and training are discussed. 10.1002/cpp.3016 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle Dispositional Empathy Among Psychotherapists: A Latent Profile Analysis
Valerie Lachance
Olivier Laverdière
David Kealy
John S. Ogrodniczuk
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Dispositional Empathy Among Psychotherapists: A Latent Profile Analysis Valerie Lachance Olivier Laverdière David Kealy John S. Ogrodniczuk Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy ABSTRACTObjectiveThis study examined therapists' dispositional empathy profiles and how they differ based on professional and personal characteristics.MethodA total of 376 clinicians was recruited for this study. Dispositional empathy was assessed with the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI). Profiles were generated using latent profile analysis. Predictors of profiles were assessed with multiple self‐report questionnaires measuring demographic and professional characteristics, romantic attachment styles, five‐factor personality traits and vulnerable narcissism.ResultsA four‐profile solution was retained with the following proportions: rational empathic (20%), disengaged/detached (10%), empathic immersion (35%) and insecure/self‐absorbed (35%). Overall, few relationships were found regarding demographic and professional characteristics. In contrast, significant relationships were found between profile membership and personal characteristics, including avoidant and anxious attachment, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, intellect/imagination and vulnerable narcissism.ConclusionThe findings show that differences in therapists' empathic dispositions are linked to personality dimensions. Implications for psychotherapy research, practice and training are discussed. 10.1002/cpp.3016 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title Dispositional Empathy Among Psychotherapists: A Latent Profile Analysis
topic Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpp.3016