Dyadic empathy in Polish samples: validation of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples.
Maria KázmierczakKarol KarasiewiczPublished in: Current issues in personality psychology (2021)
The IRIC is a short, reliable and valid measure of empathic tendencies in couples to be easily implemented in research and practice. Personal traits of both partners should be seen as predictors or correlates of dyadic empathy. The presented research results might be applied to the design of interventions and programs increasing quality of romantic relationships.