Scholarly article

Empathy for Animals: A Review of the Existing Literature

Ashley Young, Kathayoon A. Khalil, Jim Wharton

2018

This literature review examines empathy in relation with non-human animals, offers a multi-species definition for empathy, and identifies key components for empathy development.

Download Resource (pdf)

Tags:

  • animal wellbeing
  • behavior change
  • literature review
  • research

Discover the ACE for Wildlife Network

Join us in fostering empathy for animals and people, and taking conservation actions.

Explore Our Resources Contact Us
×
You can view more member-only complimentary resource(s). Sign up for unlimited access.