Mindfulness, Empathy and Ethnocultural Empathy
Type of Presentation
Poster Session
Location
University Library
Start Date
4-17-2024 11:45 AM
End Date
4-17-2024 1:45 PM
Abstract
In this study we will explore how mindfulness may have an effect on ethnocultural empathy through establishing equanimity and social curiosity. Studies have shown that racial discrimination and prejudice are not easily affected by education. Our hypothesis is that mindfulness when faced with cultural differences leads to empathy that allows people to connect with each other. When exposed to mindfulness practices, people will display overall greater levels of both equanimity and social curiosity which in turn will lead to greater levels of ethnocultural empathy.
Faculty / Staff Sponsor
Dr. Timothy Pedigo
Presentation File
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Mindfulness, Empathy and Ethnocultural Empathy
University Library
In this study we will explore how mindfulness may have an effect on ethnocultural empathy through establishing equanimity and social curiosity. Studies have shown that racial discrimination and prejudice are not easily affected by education. Our hypothesis is that mindfulness when faced with cultural differences leads to empathy that allows people to connect with each other. When exposed to mindfulness practices, people will display overall greater levels of both equanimity and social curiosity which in turn will lead to greater levels of ethnocultural empathy.