Author : Nahna James
Publisher : Nahna James
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Adaptive Function Of Empathy & The Role Of Rave Suppression In Social Cohesion: A Case Study In Malta by : Nahna James
Download or read book The Adaptive Function Of Empathy & The Role Of Rave Suppression In Social Cohesion: A Case Study In Malta written by Nahna James and published by Nahna James. This book was released on 2024-07-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the adaptive function of empathy and the role of rave suppression in promoting social cohesion within contemporary Maltese society. The relevance of adaptive empathy as a dynamic, feedback-based learning process, whereby empathic responses are chosen and modified on the basis of social feedback is explored. Drawing from insights in neuroscience, psychology, and social science this work investigates the mechanisms grounding accurate empathy and implications for relationship formation and maintenance. This study employs an original associative learning paradigm to measure adaptive empathy where participants choose between two empathic strategies; reappraisal or distraction to alleviate target person’s distress. Feedbacks on each strategy’ effects are used to build future decisions that show mentalizing abilities are part of adaptive empathy. On this note, it is worth pointing out that there was a positive correlation between traits cognitive empathy in relation to those involved in adaptive empathy since learning through social feedback increases accuracy for being empathetic. Further, the study also touches on cultural and social perspectives of rave culture in Malta among other things. This is achieved by reviewing the effects of raves’ events and efforts to abolish them on social ties. The paper is based on mixed research design that uses qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys to examine how communal activities affect collective empathy and social cohesion. It explores how a sense of belonging and comradeship are developed through rave culture as well as what happens when it ceases to operate that may lead to some alterations in social dynamics and solidarity. The main goal of this research was to illuminate the adaptive roles played by empathy within certain societal situations and wider implications for societal integration; hence, it provides an extensive understanding regarding relationships between empathy and social structure. These findings can be helpful to community leaders or policy makers who would want to foster resilience & harmony among different groups within modern societies.