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Abstract enThe purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between empathy, selfconcept and family functioning among elementary students. Data were gathered from 208 (105 male, 103 female) from Bursa Setbaşı Elemantary School, in 2003- 2004 academic year, fall semester. Data were gathered by using Index of Empathy for Children (IEC; Bryant, 1982), Family Assessment Device Scale (FAD; Epstein, et al., 1983), and Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale Child Form (PHCSCS; Piers-Harris, 1984). The relationship among the students’ empathy scores, seven different family functions scores, and self-concept scores was calculated by using Pearson Product Moments correlation formula. The results showed that students’ empathy was significantly related to self-concept and family functioning. The findings were discussed in the context of literature.

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