Gender and Empathy: We Can Bridge the Gap By Using Play-Based Interventions in China

Poster Session XI

Keyword: Gender

Abstract: Research shows that school-aged girls have higher levels of empathy than boys of the same age (Chapman et al., 2006). This study proved these findings in a Chinese context; however, the use of teacher-led play activities which focused on empathy development only created a narrow gap between boys and girls.

• Qiming Liu (Presenting Author)