Gender, empathy, and aggressive behavior toward nurses: A moderation analysis

Empathy is a crucial buffer against aggressiveness, with a strong effect among men. Intervention programs may benefit from boosting empathic competencies that address gender-related differences in socialization and emotional expression.

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Nursing Outlook
Published
2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102686
Primary Topic
Workplace Violence and Bullying
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Gender, empathy, and aggressive behavior toward nurses: A moderation analysis

Nataly Koren Catran, Yael Vainshtein, Hila Hameiri, Anat Amit Aharon
Nursing Outlook
Workplace Violence and Bullying
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Gender, empathy, and aggressive behavior toward nurses: A moderation analysis

Nataly Koren Catran, Yael Vainshtein, Hila Hameiri, Anat Amit Aharon
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Abstract

Empathy is a crucial buffer against aggressiveness, with a strong effect among men. Intervention programs may benefit from boosting empathic competencies that address gender-related differences in socialization and emotional expression.

Nursing OutlookVol. 74(2)
Tel Aviv University (IL), Rambam Health Care Campus (IL), Barzilai Medical Center (IL), Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo (IL)
Gender equality
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Workplace Violence and Bullying
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