ABSTRACT

Grounded in the relational-cultural theory (RCT), this study aimed to illuminate mutual empathy bounded by semester-long experiential growth groups (EGGs). Following the case study design, we collected data from reflective journals, participant-observation, and quantitative surveys of 14 EGG participants. Findings illuminated mutual empathy as an interpersonal process capturing participants’ authentic self-representation, impact on others and the relationship, and their ability to be moved by and move with others. Quantitative results corroborated qualitative findings and yielded further insights concerning individualized trajectories of perceived mutual empathy within EGGs. Implications for training, practice, and research were discussed.

摘要

本研究以关系文化理论(RCT) 为基础，旨在阐明受为期一学期的体验式成长小组 (EGG) 限制的相互同情。按照案例研究设计，我们从反思性期刊、参与者观察和对 14 名 EGG 参与者的定量调查中收集了数据。研究结果表明，相互同情是一种人际交往过程，可以捕捉参与者真实的自我表现、对他人和关系的影响，以及他们被他人感动和与他人相处的能力。定量结果证实了定​​性研究结果，并对 EGG 内感知到的相互同情的个体化轨迹产生了进一步的见解。讨论了对培训、实践和研究的影响。