( ) Definition Project
( ) Create the Wholistic Empathy (We) Model Google Slides Presentation
Self-Empathy
Basic Empathy
Imaginative Empathy
Mutual Empathy
Empathic Action
( ) Write a formal academic definition of the Wholistic Empathy (We) Model
( ) Creating a visual diagram of the model
( ) Developing measurement scales for each component
( ) Drafting a research paper or white paper introducing the model
( ) Craft training materials for workshops on the (We) Model
Create an outlineÂ
set a date
Empathy Circle Research Project Ideas
Edwin likes Empathy Circles for Bridging the Social and Political divides.
created project website https://sites.google.com/view/empathycirclestudy/Â
https://otter.ai/u/ZWoPMYAASanc_6e7oMPu6gptCNY?view=summary
Edwin Rutsch and Jodie Jenson discussed the challenges and benefits of implementing empathy circles to address conflicts within communities. They emphasized the importance of having a clear policy and agreement for restorative empathy circles. Edwin shared his experiences with his sister-in-law, highlighting the need for mutual listening. Jodie recounted using empathy circles to resolve conflicts within her family. They explored the potential of empathy circles in bridging political divides and reducing polarization. Jodie plans to validate her scale and conduct a study over six weeks, focusing on self-awareness and political polarization, with potential collaboration with organizations like Braver Angels and Bridge USA.
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Agree on an empathy circle policy and process to address conflicts
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Schedule an empathy circle with Edwin Rutsch's brother and sister-in-law to try and resolve their conflict
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Explore the possibility of collaborating with organizations like Braver Angels, Listen First, and Bridge USA to recruit participants for a study on using empathy circles to bridge political divides
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Conduct a pilot empathy circle with a mix of Democrats and Republicans to observe and analyze the dynamics
[ ] Qualitatively analyze the existing empathy circle videos recorded by Edwin Rutsch to identify patterns and potential areas for further study
Edwin Rutsch discusses ongoing conflicts within the community and the creation of a policy to address them.
Jodie Jenson agrees on the importance of having a clear policy for conflict resolution, suggesting that it should be signed by both parties.
Edwin shares his experience with his sister-in-law, who has mental health issues, and the role of empathy circles in their relationship.
Jodie reflects on the internal dialog that hinders empathy and the importance of mutual listening in empathy circles.
Edwin talks about the challenges of incorporating empathy circles into family dynamics and the need for ongoing practice.
Jodie shares a personal story about using an empathy circle to resolve a conflict between her children, emphasizing the importance of teaching the framework before conflicts arise.
Edwin and Jodie discuss the transformative impact of empathy circles on family dynamics and the need for self-awareness to bridge political divides.
Jodie expresses her desire to apply empathy circles in her research and the potential for long-term benefits through repeated practice.
Jodie outlines her plan to conduct a study on empathy circles, comparing the benefits of short-term and long-term practice.
They discuss the financial and logistical challenges of funding a study and the potential for collaboration with organizations like Braver Angels and Bridge USA.
Edwin suggests using AI to analyze existing empathy circle recordings for qualitative data.
Jodie emphasizes the importance of validating her scale and the potential for multiple publications from the study.
Jodie introduces the Democratic Reciprocity Scale and the need for psychometric validation of her scale.
They discuss the operationalization of hypotheses related to self-awareness and political polarization.
Jodie shares her plan to conduct a pilot study and the potential for using existing recordings for qualitative analysis.
Edwin and Jodie agree on the importance of addressing political polarization and the potential for significant public interest and support.
Jodie expresses her gratitude for Edwin's support and the collaborative nature of their research.
They discuss the importance of maintaining objectivity in the study and the potential for unexpected findings.
Jodie plans to meet with other researchers and political scientists to refine her study design and validate her scale.
Edwin and Jodie agree to continue their collaboration and explore additional opportunities for research and application of empathy circles.
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ZMeeting summary
Edwin and Jodie discussed implementing empathy circles as a tool for addressing community conflicts and family disputes, with Jodie sharing her personal experience using the method with her children. They explored the potential of empathy circles to bridge political and social divides, with Edwin suggesting collaboration with existing organizations and Jodie planning to speak at the Moral Decision Making Consortium. The conversation concluded with a discussion on research methodology, focusing on studying the effectiveness of empathy circles through pilot studies and proper scientific measurement to address national polarization.
Jodie: Schedule a meeting with Daryl Cameron to run research plan by him
Edwin and Jodie: Do pilot study with empathy circle involving two Republicans and two Democrats
Jodie: Consider switching to BYU email address for future communications with Edwin
Edwin and Jodie discussed the implementation of empathy circles to address ongoing community conflicts and personal family disputes. They agreed on the importance of incorporating empathy circles into community and family dynamics as a tool for conflict resolution and mutual understanding. Jodie shared her experience using empathy circles with her children to resolve disputes, highlighting the need for teaching these skills early in life. They also explored the potential of empathy circles to bridge political and social divides, with Edwin suggesting collaboration with existing organizations like Braver Angels and BridgeUSA. The conversation concluded with a discussion on funding research to study the effectiveness of empathy circles over time, emphasizing the need for broader dissemination of findings to address national polarization.
Edwin proposed the idea of an empathy circle as an alternative to the talking suit process, involving small groups of people in an encampment using active listening. Jodie suggested keeping the first study simple by conceptually discussing differences rather than implementing multiple variables, as seen in a previous study that became overly complicated. They agreed to focus on comparing the empathy circle to an unstructured approach for the initial study, with the possibility of exploring more complex comparisons in future research.
Jodie and Edwin discussed the timing of measurements in their empathy circle study, expressing concern about overburdening participants and potentially altering the authenticity of the practice. They considered testing different measurement schedules but agreed to be cautious to avoid impacting the study's validity. Jodie mentioned responding to a participant named Allison and planned to meet with her soon. She also shared that she had been invited to speak at the Moral Decision Making Consortium about empathy and would be speaking at 9 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday.
Jodie and Edwin discussed Jodie's research on empathy and polarization, focusing on developing and validating a scale to measure democratic reciprocity. They explored the possibility of conducting pilot studies with empathy circles involving Republicans and Democrats to test the hypothesis that these circles can bridge political divides. Jodie emphasized the importance of proper scientific measurement and expressed gratitude for Edwin's support in connecting her with relevant experts and resources. They agreed to continue planning the research, including potential pilot studies and analysis of existing empathy circle recordings.