Developing empathy as a process of re-humanization: insights from South American students and their experiences with contemplative practices.
Research Square January 10, 2024 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3848377/v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractEmpathy can be cultivated through contemplative practices as a process of re-humanization, according to insights from South American students. The text describes how engaging in such practices helps individuals reconnect with their own and others' humanity, fostering deeper empathic understanding. This perspective emerges from students' experiences, suggesting that contemplative approaches may serve as tools for restoring human connection in contexts where it has been diminished.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | South American students |
| Intervention | contemplative practices |
| Key finding | Contemplative practices can foster empathy as a process of re-humanization. |
Abstract
Developing empathy as a process of re-humanization: insights from South American students and their experiences with contemplative practices.