Table 3 Descriptive statistic for empathic behaviours.
From: Cultural differences in self-reported empathy in Indonesia
Questions | Percentage having done at least once | Median times/year | Mean times/year | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Given food or money to a homeless person | 81.4 | 2–3 (in the last year) | 17.7 | 25.2 |
2. Carried a stranger’s belongings, like groceries, a suitcase, or shopping bag | 60.8 | 1 | 9.9 | 21.2 |
3. Given direction to a stranger | 87.0 | 2–3 | 11.9 | 21.6 |
4. Gave up your seat for a stranger | 78.3 | 2–3 | 15.2 | 25.4 |
5. Lent an item | 52.1 | 1 | 6.5 | 17.2 |
6. Went out of your way to be kind to a stranger, e.g., by paying a verbal compliment | 92.4 | 12 | 25.2 | 29.9 |
7. Helped someone outside of your household with housework or shopping | 81.4 | 2–3 | 24.0 | 30.4 |
8. Lent a money | 88.0 | 2–3 | 14.5 | 23.3 |
9. Donated food | 94.6 | 12 | 22.6 | 27.1 |
10. Spent time talking with someone who was a bit down or depressed | 92.8 | 12 | 27.7 | 30.0 |
11. Helped somebody to find a job | 61.4 | 1 | 6.5 | 16.9 |
