Social acceptance, sympathy, and empathy of generation alpha students
https://doi.org/10.70228/PFREE2024014CAS
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ABSTRACT
The current study examined Generation Alpha students' social acceptance, sympathy, and empathy in terms of age, sex, monthly income, and grade level. The correlational study has 215 participants from grades 7 and 8. The Adolescent Measure of Empathy and Sympathy (AMES) measures the Generational Alpha’s level of cognitive empathy, affective empathy, and sympathy, and the Sense of Social and Fit Scale (SSFS) gauges social acceptance. Data gathered were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, and independent sample t-test for data analysis (SPSS 15.0). The results show that participants with middle income had a high level of cognitive empathy, a high level of affective empathy, and an average level of sympathy. The participants' overall level of sympathy and empathy falls within the average range. The participants' social acceptance yielded an average result in profile variables. Analysis shows no significant difference between the levels of empathy among the profile variables, except for the variable sex. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation between the levels of empathy and monthly income, but no significant difference exists between the levels of empathy and grade level. Based on the results, recommendations were made for the school curriculum planners to design social-emotional learning programs such as activities that promote perspective-taking, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Likewise, for guidance counselors, the results may be used to create an environment where students can freely express their feelings and ideas without fear of judgment.
Keywords: sympathy, empathy, social acceptance, generation alpha students
Volume 5, 2024 EDITION
Published 2024
Editor's Note
This year’s edition of Lasallianum Ars et Scientia features a compelling collection of scholarly works, with a strong emphasis on the field of Psychology. The articles presented underscore the enduring need to explore the human psyche within the context of contemporary social and cultural issues. Such academic inquiries are essential in helping society, particularly educational institutions tasked with nurturing young, dynamic individuals, respond more effectively to the challenges of an increasingly fast-paced, interconnected, and evolving world. The featured studies address a range of pressing concerns, including suicide, work-life balance, empathy, social acceptance, and organizational support systems. These works not only serve as valuable tools for practitioners supporting today’s generation, but they also offer insights that transcend time, contributing meaningfully to the broader narrative of societal development. Lasallianum Ars et Scientia is proud to have facilitated in the publication of these academic works. I hope our readers will find it useful and relevant, and that authors see it as an inspiration to continue the amazing work they do for the good of our society. Manuel Eduardo L. de la Paz Editor-in-Chief