Interpersonal And Social Empathy Toward Openness To Diversity Of Humanities And Social Sciences Students

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue IV, April 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Interpersonal And Social Empathy Toward Openness To Diversity Of Humanities And Social Sciences Students

Rhea Amor P. Lara¹, Christon Cain M. Maglente², Karen R. Bolambot³, Ronel G. Dagohoy^4
1Student, Bachelor Of Science In Social Work, Davao Del Norte State College
²Student, Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology, Davao Del Norte State College
³Student, Sto. Tomas College Of Agriculture, Sciences And Technology
⁴Program Chairperson, Bachelor Of Public Administration, Davao Del Norte State College

Abstract: Openness to diversity is vital in improving internal group positive relationship. This study examined the influence of interpersonal and social empathy toward openness to diversity of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students. Furthermore, it delves what factor of interpersonal and social empathy significantly influences the openness to diversity of HUMSS students. Primary data were collected directly from the respondents through two adapted scales. The descriptive-correlation method of research was used to attain the study’s objectives. The respondents of this study were the 123 grade 12 HUMSS students of Sto. Tomas National High School from school year 2019 – 2020. The findings of the study revealed that the level of interpersonal and social empathy and openness to diversity of senior high school students are both high. It was also revealed that there is a positive, high and significant relationship between interpersonal and social empathy and openness to diversity. Moreover, it was found out that the macro-perspective taking and self-other awareness are the domains that significantly influence openness to diversity. This means that if the students show consideration and sensible with other’s way of living there is a great possibility that they are open with diversity.

Keywords: Interpersonal and Social Empathy, Openness to Diversity, Senior High School, Philippines

I.INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background of the Study

Openness to diversity is essential as it helps to improve internal group relationships and build a positive relationship with the members of an internal group [1]. However, ethnocentrism is spreading universally and is considered as an undesirable attitude in which ethnocentric people possess a biased opinion in favor of their group, and they believed that their culture is superior to the others that cause racism, prejudice, and inequality treatment to the out group members [2]. Also, surveys found that diversity generates misunderstanding, quarrels, and favouritism in society, which are also a product of ethnocentricity [3]. Furthermore, if the education system is prone to diversity, there is a possibility that the condemned group will discern barriers in education [4].
Openness diversity is essential in promoting a team effort and the spillover of new ideas and different perspective that increases recombination of abilities and knowledge [5]. Besides, because of the increasing of the globalization people are required

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