Gerace, A., Day, A., Casey, S., & Mohr, P. (2013). An Exploratory Investigation of the Process of Perspective Taking in Interpersonal Situations. Journal of Relationships Research, 4, e6. https://doi.org/10.1017/jrr.2013.6

This 2013 article from the Journal of Relationships Research explores the process of perspective-taking in interpersonal situations. Researchers conducted interviews with twelve participants, prompting them to recall instances where they actively attempted to understand another person's viewpoint. The study identified strategies participants used, including drawing on personal information, self-reflection (imagining themselves in the other's position), past experiences, and general knowledge. Analysis revealed that perspective-taking often occurred in emotionally charged situations, and involved a dynamic shift between focusing on one's own perspective and that of the other. The findings contribute to existing models of empathy, highlighting the complexities and challenges of understanding others.

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