highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also about the effects of social medias on our society. i'm def not saying everyone should leave them; but be conscious of their impact on you. https://t.co/0iQ65XqHGt
Changes in dispositional empathy in American college students over time: a meta-analysis.
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The discussions highlight a widespread concern for declining empathy, linking it to social media influences, with comments like 'Empathy has become an endangered species due to social media' and 'Americans are less empathetic than they were'. The tone across these reflections is predominantly concerned and reflective, suggesting a societal crisis, which contributes to a collective understanding that the findings from the publication resonate with their personal observations about changes in social dynamics.
Most discussions strongly align with the findings of the publication, echoing concerns about the decline of empathy.
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Several posts engage deeply with the article's implications, discussing connections to social media and calling for greater awareness.
Users perceive the publication's findings to have significant implications for society and the future of interpersonal relationships.
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- The study analyzes shifts in dispositional empathy among American college students from 1979 to 2009, using data from 72 samples totaling 13,737 participants.
- The results reveal a significant decline in Empathic Concern and Perspective Taking, while the Fantasy and Personal Distress subscales showed no notable changes.
- The declines in these empathy aspects appear to be recent trends, particularly pronounced in samples collected after 2000.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and less face to face contact contributed?https://t.co/XGZpLkexBB
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
somehow I have never seen this: a 2011 social psychology study showing significant declines in empathy & increases in antisocial attitudes among college students, strongly correlated with use of #socialmedia & digital technology https://t.co/LLabZjJQ3m
Watched this video again after 2 years and its still so relevant and on point
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@Aneka15amyth Also https://t.co/M5tJ928iEQ This is a meta-analysis showing a 40% decline in empathic concern and 34% drop in perspective-taking since boomers’ era, linking to rising individualism and narcissism.
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Americans are less empathetic than they were. Their empathetic concern and ability to take others' perspectives has decreased since 2000 (Konrath et al., 2011). Why? (Konrath et al., 2011) https://t.co/xXxsKNjTSb #mentalhealth #psychology #empathy #america #usa https://t.co/upDLBkHVvI
Empathy is deceased. How social media is destroying itself. https://t.co/wRZKHxuwGj
@MeghanWalsh_ Empathy has become an endangered species due to social media and all of the hate hustling & name calling. The loudest & meanest mouths are winning. View and share this video https://t.co/wRZKHxv4vR
@BenTrickster ok, found the study that got Turkle worried about empathy in particular: https://t.co/W54P8bmg8w
@aa_marsh @ExistWell @DanTGilbert @a_m_mastroianni @Nature Does this correlate with a decline in empathy in society? https://t.co/kpjFuZZPKu
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"Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Students Over Time: A Meta-Analysis" https://t.co/axAoBsznHu
@CoronelSun Chi: https://t.co/axAoBsznHu
@saraaab03 odlično. to razvija centar za empatiju. ima ovde: https://t.co/G2wSLpTdUl slobodno to radi češće...
@MathiasSundin Jag syftade på denna artikel när jag skrev https://t.co/eMkkF54nmb
@mattschaar This cross-temporal meta-analysis of 72 samples of American college students substantiates your feeling that empathy is in decline. https://t.co/jcuBmgwgRf
@PeterOlsson Ja. https://t.co/QjyfayET9h
How Social Media ruining the very fabric of society apart! Posting it on another one though. https://t.co/vkDI1ix4yj
RT @dgolumbia: somehow I have never seen this: a 2011 social psychology study showing significant declines in empathy & increases in antiso…
somehow I have never seen this: a 2011 social psychology study showing significant declines in empathy & increases in antisocial attitudes among college students, strongly correlated with use of #socialmedia & digital technology https://t.co/LLabZjJQ3m
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Remember who you were before social media. You can be that person again. This year I'm recommitting to logging in just once a week. It can only help. https://t.co/iKRTULa7wn
Remember who you were before social media. You can be that person again. This year I'm recommitting to logging in just once a week. It can only help. https://t.co/a39VALJU3r
@chamiltonbbc @bbcmerseyside @BBCNews Society is loosing its empathy little by little with each passing generation. RIP Ava. https://t.co/n0iU3Vjq5p
I told you to unplug didn't I? https://t.co/IfJBjWiD9F
Hey @ColdFusion_TV it's coming up on three years since this video declared #Facebook was dying... did it come back from the dead or did we all just forget how evil it was and carried on letting empathy continue to swirl the drain? Fascinating look back. https://t.co/jlrl1giwJb
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(8/12) Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation Especially you, STEVE. https://t.co/qxuZoen2AJ
Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/Zcm2fZyq81 via @YouTube
@salltweets Sense in the era of Woke? Empathy is near lost. A terrifying video (you can skip two minutes forward): https://t.co/OA5avEVKvF Though not directly related, be aware of how the behaviour described in the video parralels with TRA and woke behaviour.
Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation - YouTube https://t.co/7trtBMMXKg
فقدان التعاطف مع الاخرين من انعكاسات منصات التواصل الاجتماعي… تابعت هذا الوثائقي على اليوتيوب البارح وشغل تفكيري.. لا يفوتكم (باللغة الانجليزية) https://t.co/gCF3Z7S1Wb https://t.co/Muss6Ob69A
Have you considered the effect Social Media has on you? Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/sXRFGLakPD via @YouTube
How social media ripped apart a generation. This might explain why you get depressed over social media (obviously basing om false perception of what you consume) https://t.co/2DPQ0tgZFI
Watch this and realize we can create ConscienceLAND on Facebook - but WE must do it, not the algorithm. Review what #SustainaClaus has been doing for years every Change Wednesday to balance Society Environment and Economy... SMILE, CHANGE & UNPLUG_\!/ https://t.co/JDWh2Ri5Wz
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You can watch more detailed explanation on the same and see how it is destroying our societies. Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation by @ColdFusion_TV https://t.co/D5gSlx9iZn
Another good watch on how social media is affecting society https://t.co/0VTbRa7rax
This video by @ColdFusion_TV is quite an eye-opener. What they are saying is pretty common knowledge, but there are some incredible insights there. https://t.co/Se3BjrKgGY Firstly, Social Media amplifies only the best of us, and next comes only the absolute worst.
Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/AkIE3DlgSp via @YouTube
Watched this video again after 2 years and its still so relevant and on point
The dark side of Facebook. https://t.co/SP7E6Ov2Sz
Why Are We Like This? How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation.......... https://t.co/mWEEEAOqX6 via @YouTube
https://t.co/xPB8lw0mnP The cons of social media. Moderation is key.
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
Attended great panel with a discussion about empathy in games and study:Konrath, Sara H.,Edward H. O'Brien,and Courtney Hsing."Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Students Over Time: A Meta-Analysis."Personality and Social Psychology Review,2011:180-198.#ICFA42
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
RT @drchatterjeeuk: 40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and…
40% drop in empathy over 20 years with particularly sharp drop in last 10 years. How much has increased screen use and less face to face contact contributed?https://t.co/XGZpLkexBB
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@thisisAppa Ik weet niet of we nog te redden zijn, bron; https://t.co/WcnPJGmDv2
Facebook - https://t.co/BxMHjlYdie
The Social Dilemma documentary lite version(published about 2 yrs ago): https://t.co/Py2aB5QfHy
@DavidIshee7 I've noticed basic family values do not focus on empathy and morality anymore. I wish there were more ethics integrated into the standard curriculum and encouraged at home. Surprisingly research supports your observation: https://t.co/yeQD9qLisH. Theories on the cause?
Why Are We Like This? | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/vaq4LNdECo via @YouTube
This video is from a while back but the summation couldn't be more important or relevant as it is right now. All sense of empathy for our fellow Americans and humans is disappearing. #Unity2020 https://t.co/UUAW5ikowx https://t.co/PdBkc1IBzG
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
I kno I'ma be looked at as a lame for this but I watched this video a while ago, and it still rings true today. Please watch this https://t.co/IrZMtjPA4O
@AguomaC just learned this is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect check here https://t.co/e8487Gcyge @ColdFusion_TV
Don't you think people are loosing human empathy? Today I saw #RIPHumanity is trending on twitter. I saw this @ColdFusion_TV video a year ago about how social media obliterated human empathy in past few years. https://t.co/JLafLU1rOz
@EgonTripodi @KatelynStenger Here's one relevant paper: https://t.co/23PencXcTE
RT @RBhic: There are many stats from different countries and free studies on PDF formats in Google. With varying yet uncertain conclusions.…
There are many stats from different countries and free studies on PDF formats in Google. With varying yet uncertain conclusions. https://t.co/sKLLtIfd2l
Not that Twitter is any better https://t.co/YCAfNoBkZV
2010'da yayınlanan bir araştırmaya göre, ABD'de özellikle 2000'li yıllardan sonra üniversite öğrencilerinin empati düzeylerinin azaldığı belirlenmiş. Toplumsal açıdan empatinin azalmasında teknolojinin ne gibi etkileri olmuş olabilir? #empati Link: https://t.co/jDsjCGgBBV
RT @myuuko: 【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
RT @HIMI_toshi: この研究って日本語のIRIでもやられてるのかな?いくつかバージョンがあるけれど・・・ Changes in dispositional empathy in American college students over time: A meta…
この研究って日本語のIRIでもやられてるのかな?いくつかバージョンがあるけれど・・・ Changes in dispositional empathy in American college students over time: A meta-analysis https://t.co/P9046F3K0i
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation #facebookdying #welldeserved #classaction https://t.co/37gTww2uvA via @YouTube
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The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/PjEjlyd0Cn via @YouTube A video worth checking out
Facts and science on something we all knew about FB https://t.co/8g3aISDMUc
@KeithOlbermann @NYCACC @TomJumboGrumbo IRI: Empathic Concern was most sharply dropping, followed by Perspective Taking. Additional analyses found that the declines in Perspective Taking and Empathic Concern are relatively recent phenomena and are most pronounced in samples from after 2000. https://t.co/fXRQy2X2Po
@Marylaw55555 @dannahy_tina Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Students Over Time: A Meta-Analysis The current study examines changes over time in a commonly used measure of dispositional empathy. A meta-analysis was conducted on 72 samples of American college students who completed 2
RT @StopIllatosut: @carolyn525 @HowlHelp @NYSSenatorMRM @HarveyforNY @DonnaLupardo Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Stu…
RT @StopIllatosut: @carolyn525 @HowlHelp @NYSSenatorMRM @HarveyforNY @DonnaLupardo Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Stu…
@carolyn525 @HowlHelp @NYSSenatorMRM @HarveyforNY @DonnaLupardo are most pronounced in samples from after 2000.... “ Sara H. Konrath, Edward H. O'Brien, Courtney Hsing First Published August 5, 2010 Research Article. https://t.co/fXRQy3eDGW (quoted in my book: p.3-4) all violence done on animals-flows to children-into society- no doubt!
@carolyn525 @HowlHelp @NYSSenatorMRM @HarveyforNY @DonnaLupardo Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Students Over Time: A Meta-Analysis The current study examines changes over time in a commonly used measure of dispositional empathy. A meta-analysis was conducted on 72 samples of American college students who completed at
@iSaumya A brilliant answer for the same.., https://t.co/fPcL6Tl8Wf Cc @ColdFusion_TV
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/dpAusuARaT via @YouTube
@jennireRescue @shaunwalters041 @andibeth012 @gaviota330 @bellabarr4 @Arti9lives @EileenSimper @ClaudiaMRola @ColleenOwens4 @parlace Changes in Dispositional Empathy in American College Students Over Time: A Meta-Analysis The current study examines changes over time in a commonly used measure of dispositional empathy. A meta-analysis was conducted on 72 samples of American college students who completed 2
#research shows #empathic concerns among #students are dropping, at least in the #USA. Quite concerning, it paints a grey picture of how our #society will look in the #future. #empathy #ResearchHighlight #august19 https://t.co/Oja1218Uxo https://t.co/7b7wazzLRa
RT @hugodenizart1: highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also abo…
RT @hugodenizart1: highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also abo…
RT @hugodenizart1: highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also abo…
RT @hugodenizart1: highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also abo…
RT @hugodenizart1: highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also abo…
highly recommend everyone to watch this video. it is not only about the decreasing popularity of Facebook, it's also about the effects of social medias on our society. i'm def not saying everyone should leave them; but be conscious of their impact on you. https://t.co/0iQ65XqHGt
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
RT @myuuko: 【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
RT @myuuko: 【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
【bot】IRIの共感尺度への米国大学生の回答をメタ分析したところ、2000年以降、情緒的共感と視点取得(特に前者)が低下していたよという研究。 https://t.co/2nYUu25sTv #abst_bot
Amazing. https://t.co/2goSQKzHrV
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/RmY2K5gktL via @YouTube
What happens when our human empathy, sympathy, and sensitivity dies? Is social media de-sensitizing a new generation? Are participants in social media (like Facebook)... https://t.co/Jt7KTJq1Vu
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/eKKqc4oVYZ via @YouTube
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The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/gbpX24WqYl via @YouTube
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/zLWfNWCZ1m via @YouTube
And @SaraKonrath et al. find decreases in self-reported empathy in American college students over a three decade span from 1979-2009. https://t.co/23PencXcTE
https://t.co/qdKActFlpl 2011年の論文ですけれども。アメリカの大学生について1979年から30年間の、共感性などの指標(IRIの下位尺度)をメタ分析。共感性、次いで視点取得が低下。特に2000年以降に低下が顕著。
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/0hori7KDwV
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/KzmAK0paWy via @YouTube
Hopefully this will help you reconsider some things and re-evaluate. Its social media related - not Facebook only. There is also an hidden gem on 9th minute. https://t.co/5q2E0Bp511
The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/zn7c4sFWT8 via @YouTube
RT @abroar_: I think this a very important topic to be made aware of, how social media destroys empathy and cause mental health issues cc:…
RT @abroar_: I think this a very important topic to be made aware of, how social media destroys empathy and cause mental health issues cc:…
I think this a very important topic to be made aware of, how social media destroys empathy and cause mental health issues cc: @AimanPsikologis https://t.co/xCk3d61DMd
Ill effects of social media? https://t.co/yqUcDJajBK
The death of a generation bec. of social media. Take your time to watch. https://t.co/YHdpkCoF4p
"Empathy is the ability to feel or understand another person's perspective. It's putting yourself in someone else's shoes. … Social media has obliterated empathy in the past few years and it's starting to show." https://t.co/c3J8OJNuEp
RT @Alden_Archives: @mothafaulker @faulkmetanoia https://t.co/bIYvRuEjU9
@mothafaulker @faulkmetanoia https://t.co/bIYvRuEjU9
RT @Anuradhawick: Worth seeing :) https://t.co/sO5sjLCNFO
Worth seeing :) https://t.co/sO5sjLCNFO
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Nice studies on the social media & empathy in our society. Technology is like money, it doesn’t change us but magnify us. We have to take driving lesson & test before we can operate the vehicle. But we can just jump on to the powerful tech right the way? https://t.co/uszn4DCWDd
I agree 100% https://t.co/iH2dZbrToK
Yo this is Eye opening and real shit ...........The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/TebANe5sQO
social media: its negative effects https://t.co/UUpxF31Es6
Watch "The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation" on YouTube https://t.co/M6cZki8mqJ
The Dark Side of Social Media | How it Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/lRIuqod9ne
Besides the self-explanatory title, the video has a lot of depth to it and really makes a lot of sense! Do watch this one and see how we are evolving in the age of digital; and it’s always good to spread a positive word. Would be…https://t.co/mlEILQFl3e https://t.co/gpkImsVmAM
This @ColdFusion_TV video aptly summarises the current saddening state of the Indian social media scene and its users, especially after the Pulwama attack. The Dunning-Kruger effect and lack of empathy are evident in the recent spread of hatred. https://t.co/uifJP5YpJm
Unbelievably accurate https://t.co/Vng59V9LO0
Worth. https://t.co/qClLuZs9vS
@stclairashley https://t.co/BlBFYgw5C7
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Do watch https://t.co/8wlHocQlpG
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ANY COMMENTS????
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The Death of Facebook | How Social Media Ripped Apart a Generation https://t.co/yO0luDxscn
Powerful video on the impact of social media in our lives by #ColdFusion. https://t.co/PzejFIATMh
Mi generación y la Gen Z son hasta 40% menos empática que las otras generaciones (source: https://t.co/GGCvakQTsK) Por eso, en parte, les parece mega gracioso burlarse de la desgracia ajena (#Tlalhuelilpan).