Peran Nilai Kemanusiaan dalam Membentuk Sikap Empati Generasi Muda: Studi Literatur

Abstract

This article discusses the role of human values in shaping empathy among the younger generation. Human values are important moral foundations that guide individuals to respect human dignity, care for others, act fairly, and build harmonious social relationships. Empathy is one of the attitudes that reflects the implementation of human values in daily life. This study uses a literature study method by reviewing various relevant sources such as journal articles, books, and academic documents related to human values, empathy, character education, and the younger generation. The results of the study show that human values play an important role in developing empathy because they encourage young people to understand the feelings and conditions of others, respect differences, avoid harmful behavior, and participate in social life. The formation of empathy is influenced by family, school, society, character education, and exemplary behavior from the surrounding environment. However, challenges such as individualism, lack of habituation, weak role models, and low social involvement can hinder the development of empathy. Therefore, human values need to be taught, practiced, and internalized continuously so that the younger generation can become caring, responsible, respectful, and socially aware individuals.