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Table 4 Results of the multiple linear regression determining the factors that independently predicted RPQ subscales’ scores

From: Are all types of empathy associated with lower aggression in athletes? A cross-sectional study on Iranian athletes

Dependent variable

Predictor

Beta (unstandardized)

95% CI for beta

p value

R2

Power

Proactive aggression

Age

 − 0.055

(− 0.089)–(− 0.02)

 < 0.01

0.148

1

Female gender

 − 1.015

(− 1.594)–(− 0.437)

 < 0.01

Fantasy

0.066

0.16–0.116

 < 0.01

Empathic concern

 − 0.126

(− 0.188)–(− 0.065)

 < 0.001

Perspective-taking

 − 0.087

(− 0.15)–(− 0.024)

 < 0.01

Personal distress

0.069

0.012–0.126

 < 0.05

Reactive aggression

Age

 − 0.091

(− 0.128)–(− 0.054)

 < 0.001

0.249

1

Contact sport

0.672

0.048–1.296

 < 0.05

Fantasy

0.064

0.01–0.117

 < 0.05

Perspective-taking

 − 0.214

(− 0.281)–(− 0.147)

 < 0.001

Personal distress

0.187

0.128–0.246

 < 0.001

  1. Bold values indicate statistical significance