The present study examined a two mediator model with both prosocial and aggressive behaviors as mediators in the association between child empathy and peer acceptance. A sample of 537 sixth to eighth graders reported items on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI; as the index of empathy). Children's aggressive, prosocial behaviors, and peer acceptance were measured using peer-nominated questionnaires. Results showed that child empathy was positively associated with children's prosocial behavior and peer acceptance, but negatively associated with child aggression. Children's prosocial behavi...
