Reclaiming the Hidden Curriculum: Embedding Empathy Development in Online Professional Psychology Training Through Experiential Learning
South African Journal of Psychology
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
South African Journal of Psychology, Ahead of Print.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated online psychology training, leading to a notable decline in empathy development among postgraduate students due to reduced face-to-face interaction. Central to fostering professional empathy is the hidden curriculum—the ...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated online psychology training, leading to a notable decline in empathy development among postgraduate students due to reduced face-to-face interaction. Central to fostering professional empathy is the hidden curriculum—the ...