Table 4 Analysis of covariance of the gain responses of each empathic dimension as a function of the initial values of each dimension, the age group, and the sex of the respondent
Gain response | Predictor | Value F | Pr > F |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption of perspective | Initial score AP | 2.91 | 0.101 |
Age group | 4.41 | *0.046 | |
Sex | 0.83 | 0.371 | |
Emotional understanding | Initial score EU | 0.89 | 0.355 |
Age group | 6.49 | *0.018 | |
Sex | 0.31 | 0.583 | |
Empathic stress | Initial score ES | 2.36 | 0.138 |
Age group | 1.82 | 0.189 | |
Sex | 0.35 | 0.559 | |
Empathic joy | Initial score EJ | 4.44 | *0.046 |
Age group | 2.78 | 0.108 | |
Sex | 8.43 | *0.008 |