Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine the empathy levels of the students studying in the Emergency Aid and Disaster Management department, which is expected to carry out search and rescue activities in the future, and to determine the relationship between personality traits and empathy levels. For this purpose, the universe of our research consists of the students studying in the Emergency Aid and Disaster Management Department of Gümüşhane University. A research was conducted on a sample determined by convenience sampling method using the online survey method. Frequency, independent sample T-test, ANOVA and correlation analysis were used in the study. When the empathy levels of the students were examined, it was found that the cognitive empathy scores of both female and male students were at a good level and close to each other. When emotional empathy levels were examined, it was found that there was a difference according to gender and that female students had a higher average than male students. When the correlation between personality traits and empathy levels was examined, it was found that there was a moderate correlation between cognitive empathy and intelligence / imagination and compatibility personality trait, and a low level of significant and positive correlation between responsibility personality trait. It was found that there was a moderate correlation between emotional empathy and emotional stability personality trait, and a low level of significant and positive correlation also with the compatibility personality trait.

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