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Abstract
Empathy has been linked to therapeutic alliance and positive client outcomes. However, the operationalization of empathy varies in definition and measurement, presenting challenges for assessment. This study describes the formulation of the Empathic Counselor Response Scale (ECRS), examines scale properties using Rasch analysis, and considers future directions for analysis.
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Funding
This work was supported by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision under a 2018 Research Grant.
Notes on contributors
Hannah B. Bayne
Hannah B. Bayne is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Florida.
Maria Stack Hankey
Hannah B. Bayne is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Florida.
Maria Stack Hankey is a Research Assistant Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech.