Social class, contextualism, and empathic accuracy.

Michael W Kraus, Stéphane Côté, Dacher Keltner

November 2010 Psychol Sci

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The discussions include various critiques of well-known figures discussing the article, like the mention of Rory Stewart's 'patronising' tone that people found disappointing, suggesting a call for more thoughtful dialogue on social issues. The phrase 'disturbing bias' recurs, emphasizing an urgency to confront systemic inequality, while others reference the findings in the study, stating that 'individuals of a lower social class are more empathically accurate,' which showcases a strong engagement with the key conclusions of the research.

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Participants strongly believe the publication influences ongoing conversations about inequality and empathy in society, reflecting a concern for real-world implications.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Recent research indicates that lower-class individuals tend to attribute personal and political outcomes to external environmental factors, which may enhance their ability to understand others' emotions accurately.
  • In three studies, lower-class individuals demonstrated greater empathic accuracy than upper-class peers, being better at judging emotions in interactions, interpreting emotions from eye movements, and making overall accurate inferences.
  • The link between social class and empathic accuracy was attributed to lower-class individuals' focus on external circumstances when explaining social events, which could have implications for their well-being and relationships.