Table 4 Descriptive statistics for JSE-HPS (N = 77 first-year nursing students)
From: The relationship between empathy and altruistic motivations in nursing studies: a multi-method study
Statistics | Total | Perspective taking | Compassionate care | Standing in patient’s shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | 111.88 | 57.6 | 44.69 | 9.60 |
Standard Deviation | 11.90 | 7.35 | 5.39 | 2.66 |
25th percentile | 104 | 53 | 41 | 8 |
50th percentile (median) | 113 | 60 | 45 | 9 |
75th percentile | 122 | 62 | 49 | 11 |
Possible Range | 20–140 | 10–70 | 8–56 | 2–14 |
Actual Range | 75–132 | 36–70 | 28–55 | 4–14 |
Cronbach’s alpha | 0.79 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.56 |