Анотація:
Aims. Modern megacities characterized by a high degree cross-breeding population. There are only a few information
about the effect of cross-breeding on the behavioral traits in the world data bank. Understanding that there is a genetic
component in the level of aggression and empathy aims the research to detailed study of those personal characteristics.
Methods. 637 men and 856 women (Kharkov citizens) aged 45–65 took part in the research. Assinger’s questionary
was used for the study of aggression and Magrabyan-Apstein’s questionary was used for the study of empathy. All the
participants gave their informed agreement on questionnaire providing their privacy. Results. The research has shown that
the level of cross-breeding of inhabitants of modern Ukrainian city both men and women is not associated with indicators
of aggression and empathy. Conclusions. The level of cross-breeding of inhabitants of modern Ukrainian city is not
associated with indicators of aggression and empathy.
Keywords: empathy, aggression, cross-breeding.