empathic concern

Empathic concern is the genuine feeling of compassion and care for someone else's well-being. It involves understanding their emotions and situations, and wanting to help or support them. Unlike simply noticing someone's distress, empathic concern actively motivates us to respond with kindness and assistance, driven by a sincere desire to improve their condition. It plays a key role in fostering connection and prosocial behavior, reflecting an emotionally engaged effort to alleviate others' suffering or challenges.