Savieto RM, Oliveira LPG, Borba GB, Victor EDS, Bomfim SB, de Oliveira LB, Catissi G, Patrício KP, Kiriyama EJ, Leão ER. Human-animal interaction and One Health: establishment and validation of the Brazilian version of the Animal Empathy Scale.
EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2024;
22:eAO0685. [PMID:
39319958 PMCID:
PMC11461012 DOI:
10.31744/einstein_journal/2024ao0685]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To design and validate a Brazilian version of the Animal Empathy Scale, based on the existing Portuguese version.
METHODS
Content validity assessment was performed by expert judges, and the adapted scale was administered to a sample of 386 participants. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed.
RESULTS
The bifactorial profile of the scale remained consistent, comprising Empathic Concern for Animals (Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients: 0.75) and Emotional Attachment with Animals (Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients: 0.79). Considering the One Health framework, collaborative, multidisciplinary, and intersectoral approaches are essential for achieving optimal health conditions for people, animals, and the environment given their intricate interconnections. Empathy plays a crucial role in promoting proximity between humans and animals, fostering positive connections that encourage biodiversity conservation.
CONCLUSION
The 13 statements were retained, confirming the validity of the animal empathy scale for use in Brazil, and a Brazilian version of the Animal Empathy Scale was established.
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