Dear all,
I used the IRI scale in a study and cannot find in papers the mimimum and maximum scores of this scale. Also, I would like to know if there are some cut-off scores, determining excessive lower or higher scores.
Thank you very much for your help,
Julian
I think you mean the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. The major references is Davis, M. H. (1983). Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 44(1), 113-126.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.44.1.113
Purpose
The IRI was designed to assess empathy, which was defined as "the reactions of one individual to the observed experiences of another."
Questions
28 items using 5-point scales (A = does not describe me well to E = describes me very well)
Sub-scales
4 sub-scales, each with 7 items:
Fantasy assesses the extent to which individuals identify with fictional characters.
Perspective-taking assesses the extent to which individuals spontaneously (try to) adopt others' points of view.
Empathetic concern assesses the extent of individuals' "feelings of warmth, compassion, and concern for others."
Personal distress assesses the extent of individuals "feelings of anxiety and discomfort" as a result of "another's negative experience."
scores would range from 28 to 140
I think you mean the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. The major references is Davis, M. H. (1983). Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 44(1), 113-126.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.44.1.113
Purpose
The IRI was designed to assess empathy, which was defined as "the reactions of one individual to the observed experiences of another."
Questions
28 items using 5-point scales (A = does not describe me well to E = describes me very well)
Sub-scales
4 sub-scales, each with 7 items:
Fantasy assesses the extent to which individuals identify with fictional characters.
Perspective-taking assesses the extent to which individuals spontaneously (try to) adopt others' points of view.
Empathetic concern assesses the extent of individuals' "feelings of warmth, compassion, and concern for others."
Personal distress assesses the extent of individuals "feelings of anxiety and discomfort" as a result of "another's negative experience."
scores would range from 28 to 140
Thank you for your correction and for all your information.
I only miss some information about the cut-off scores.
Again, thank for your help.
Thank you very much Michelle Newberry, your precisions help me a lot !
Dear Hendrika Vande Kemp,
Thank for the answer you provided. However there are two points I d like to make regarding the scoring.
1- To my understanding each item is score from 0 to 4, so even if one gives 4 to all 28 items the total score would be 112 not 140.
2- Please check the link below, as it is mentioned in the abstract “ These subscales should be used separately since the instrument is not intended to measure global empathy”. So each subscale would range from 0 to 28 and there is no total score as global empathy.
https://www.mededportal.org/publication/9596/
I d appreciate if you could explain bit more on this matter.
Best,
Mercede
Thank you so much for all informations
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour ces informations
Bien cordialement
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