Exploring the relationship between empathy and risk avoidance behavior in traffic situations among senior kindergarten children

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  • 幼稚園年長児の共感性と交通場面における危険回避行動との関連

Abstract

In this study, we examined the intricate relationship between empathy and risk avoidance behavior within the context of four traffic situations, characterized by the presence or absence of a traffic light (rule-based scenario) and the child’s presence with a friend or as solo (interpersonal scenario). The study sample comprises 75 senior kindergarten children. To measure risk-avoidance behavior, we presented stories depicting traffic scenarios, accompanied by corresponding illustrations encapsulating the narrative content. For assessing empathy, we employed a task developed by Ishikawa & Uchiyama (2001), which was based on Feshbach & Roe's (1968) AST. The analysis indicated that kindergarteners with higher empathy levels were more capable of risk-avoidance behavior than those with lower empathy, especially in interpersonal scenarios devoid of signals. These findings underscore the proposition that empathy, by endowing individuals with the ability to understand the feelings and intentions of others, may facilitate risk-avoidance behavior.

Journal

  • Traffic Sciences

    Traffic Sciences 54 (2), 11-17, 2024-01-30

    Society for Traffic Sciences

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  • CRID
    1390298975427142144
  • DOI
    10.34398/kokaken.54.2_11
  • ISSN
    24352365
    02881985
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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    Disallowed

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