Mark's journey from a corporate career on Madison Avenue to working with homeless youth reveals the profound strength and resilience of these young individuals. Through compelling stories, he conveys that despite overwhelming challenges, every young person has the potential to lead a purposeful life. The memoir imparts valuable lessons on themes such as grief, addiction, grace, charity, and forgiveness, offering readers a hopeful perspective on humanity and the transformative power of compassion.
A Theory of Other-Orientation Encompassing Empathy and Perspective-Taking
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10 hodin čítania
Social decentering theory addresses the confusion surrounding the terms empathy and perspective-taking, which encompass a diverse range of human cognitive processes and behaviors. This innovative approach explores how individuals consider the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and dispositions of others. The multidimensional theory and measure of social decentering serve as a unifying framework that incorporates essential elements found in other-oriented concepts. The initial chapters thoroughly present the theory and the development of a measure for social decentering, highlighting its crucial role in human communication. Subsequent chapters delve into the significance of social decentering, empathy, and perspective-taking in interpersonal relationships, including marital dynamics, team interactions, and workplace environments. The final chapter discusses the potential negative consequences of engaging in social decentering on individuals, decision-making, and relationships. Appendices include the measures for social decentering and relationship-specific social decentering. This work is particularly relevant for graduate students in communication studies, psychology, and sociology, as well as for scholars in communication and social psychology focusing on empathy and perspective-taking.
