Table 2

Descriptive Statistics, Results From Follow-Up ANOVAs, and Post Hoc Comparisons for Each Empathy Scale

ScaleTimeTime Main Effect (F)Effect Size (ηp2)Post Hoc Comparisons
Pre (1) Mean (SD)Imm. Post (2) Mean (SD)Del. Post (3) Mean (SD)(1) to (2)(2) to (3)(1) to (3)
PT3.35 (0.64)3.51 (0.66)3.37 (0.58)7.15***0.060.16*-0.14*0.02
F3.28 (0.78)3.47 (0.84)3.40 (0.75)7.71***0.060.19*-0.070.12^
EC3.66 (0.64)3.77 (0.63)3.55 (0.59)12.04***0.090.11*-0.22*-0.11^
PD3.04 (0.75)3.01 (0.78)2.99 (0.68)0.73***0.01———

Note: PT = perspective-taking; F = fantasy; EC = empathic concern; PD = personal distress.

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