Table 2.
Comparison of Empathy Scores on the IRI of Residents in the Current Study with Norms and a Reference Internal Medicine Resident Sample
| Residents Current Study Mean (SD) | Norms* Mean (SD) | P Value Comparing Resident Mean with Norms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Cognitive Empathy Score (PT) | |||
| Women | 19.03 (3.52) | 17.96 (4.85) | <0.001 |
| Men | 20.72 (3.75) | 16.78 (4.72) | <0.001 |
| Mean Emotive Empathy Score (EC) | |||
| Women | 22.92 (4.07) | 21.67 (3.83) | NS |
| Men | 19.22 (3.81) | 19.04 (4.21) | NS |
*
Mean scores for normative sample of 1,161 college students.34
IRI, Interpersonal Reactivity Index; NS, not significant.