Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to test the moderated mediating effect of self-compassion in the relationship between internalized shame, rumination, and interpersonal satisfaction in college students.
 Methods The survey data of 401 university students in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do were used for analysis. Internalized shame was the independent variable, interpersonal satisfaction was the dependent variable, rumination was the mediating variable, and the moderating mediating effect through self-compassion was verified.
 Results The mediating effect of rumination on the relationship between internalized shame and interpersonal satisfaction was verified. The moderating effect of self-compassion was verified in the relationship between internalized shame and rumination. Afterwards, the moderated mediating effect of self-compassion was verified in the relationship between internalized shame, rumination, and interpersonal satisfaction. Through this, it was confirmed that self-compassion controlled the size of the mediating effect.
 Conclusions In the effect of internalized shame on interpersonal satisfaction, the mediating effect of rumination was verified, and then the influence of self-compassion, a moderating variable that could lower the size of the mediating effect, was confirmed. Through this, an integrated model called the coordination mediation model was confirmed. Based on the results of this study, it is possible to understand the internal causes of clients who complain of discomfort and difficulties in interpersonal relationships due to internalized shame in the counseling scene. It is also significant that it provides basic data for finding intervention methods using self-compassion that can help clients.

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