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Empathy and Belief in the Mental Experience of Animals

Hills, Adelma M.·1995·Anthrozoös
DOI 10.2752/089279395787156347
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Aspects of empathy are examined, including the relationship between empathy and perceived similarity or identification. Cognitive judgments of similarity appear to predispose us to the experience of empathy. An important aspect of similarity where animals are concerned is their perceived mental endowment (Fenton & Hills 1988). Therefore, a positive relationship was hypothesized between empathy for animals and “belief in animal mind” (i.e., beliefs about the extent to which animals have awareness, thoughts, and feelings). In a sample comprising three groups (animal rights supporters, farmers, and urban public) the expected relationship was found, r(153) = .47, p < .001; however, it was not consistent across the subject groups. Analysis suggested that the relationship between perceived similarity and empathy is mediated by conflicting instrumental motivations. Implications of the results for humane and environmental education are discussed.

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Authors
Hills, A. M.
Affiliations
Department of Psychology, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia 6027.
Venue
Anthrozoös
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1995-09
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
132-142
ISSN
  • 0892-7936
  • 1753-0377
DOI
10.2752/089279395787156347
Cited by
154
References
1
Language
en

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