Empathy and Relationship Quality in Chinese Parent-Child Dyads
Author Information
Author(s): Huang Zewen, Da Jiang
Primary Institution: The Education University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
The study examines how daily interaction hours influence the relationship between empathy and relationship quality in parent-child dyads.
Conclusion
The study found that daily interaction hours significantly moderate the relationship between empathy and relationship quality in parent-child relationships.
Supporting Evidence
- Empathy is linked to relationship quality in parent-child relationships.
- Daily interaction hours can change how empathy affects relationship quality.
- Parents' daily empathy impacts children's relationship quality, but not the other way around.
Takeaway
This study shows that how much time parents and children spend together can change how empathy affects their relationship quality.
Methodology
The study used a 14-day diary survey and applied actor-partner interdependence models and multilevel analysis.
Participant Demographics
Parents had an average age of 48.3 years (79.8% women) and children had an average age of 22.38 years (85.9% women).
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