Role Of Self-compassion Research Articles

The role of self-compassion in the effects of living alone and quarantine on mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study

ABSTRACT Objectives: Previous research has shown that living alone and being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with poorer mental health and well-being. The aim of this study was to examine whether self-compassion buffered these adverse effects. Methods: 435 German adults were surveyed in three waves over six weeks. In all three waves, participants were asked whether they lived alone and whether they were quarantined. Self-compassion, mental health, and well-being were also assessed in all three waves. Results: In linear structural equation models adjusted for age, gender, and the respective outcome measure at T1, higher self-compassion at T2 was associated with better mental health and well-being at T3. However, there was no evidence that living alone and quarantine at T1 were associated with mental health and well-being at T3, or that self-compassion moderated these effects. Conclusions: Our study spanned six weeks, and one possible explanation for our nonsignificant findings is that the mental health effects of living alone, quarantine, and self-compassion are rather short-lived. In addition, individuals living alone and individuals in quarantine may not necessarily have been socially isolated or felt lonely, which may explain why no associations with mental health were found.

Entrepreneurs’ thriving after venture distress: The role of self-compassion, learning, and venture failure

Well-being is important to entrepreneurs, yet entrepreneurship does not necessarily foster well-being. Stressful work conditions such as venture distress might put entrepreneurs’ well-being under pressure. Drawing upon self-determination theory, we investigate the conditions that enhance entrepreneurs’ thriving after experiencing venture distress. We test this model on a survey-based sample of 177 entrepreneurs in Belgium who either persisted with their distressed venture or started a new one after their distressed venture had failed. Our findings reveal that personal attributes of self-compassion and learning from venture distress can buffer the potential negative effects of venture distress experiences on entrepreneurs’ subsequent thriving. In addition, this protective capacity is not mitigated by the failure of the distressed venture. We further discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings. JEL CLASSIFICATION: L26, M13, I31

Women's experiences of the transition to motherhood and self-compassion

Health visitors have a pivotal role in supporting women in their transition to motherhood, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to help them cope and thrive. This review was conducted to appraise the current literature around the role of self-compassion in the transition to motherhood and women's experiences of this, as well as the effectiveness of self-compassion on women's psychological wellbeing in this transition. Databases were searched against an inclusion criterion and 11 studies were selected for review. Review findings give insights into how self-compassion practices can aid the transition to motherhood by mitigating psychological challenges and promoting maternal wellbeing and mother–infant bonding. Self-compassion training opportunities should be provided to health visitors and other health professionals working with women from pregnancy, to competently deliver and facilitate such interventions.

Psychological Well-Being of female pastors: The Role of Self-Compassion and Social Support

This research is a quantitative study which aims to determine self-compassion and social support simultaneously as predictors of psychological well-being in female pastors at the Evangelical Christian Church in Timor (GMIT). Data collection used Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (RPWB), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), and Revised Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (RMSPSS) which were distributed by sending questionnaires via Google form to the WhatsApp group and print outs were delivered directly to respondents. The respondents involved in this research were 105 female GMIT priests around Kupang City. The data obtained were analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques with the help of the SPSS 29 program. The results showed that the calculated F value (simultaneous) was 211.423 with p < 0.05, which means self-compassion and social support simultaneously as predictor of psychological well-being of GMIT female priests around Kupang City with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.806, meaning the contribution of the influence of self-compassion and social support to psychological well-being is 80.6%.

Compassion for Trauma: Role of Self Compassion in Posttraumatic Growth of Fatherless among Orphanage Adolescents

Individuals who have self-compassion tend to have more positive thoughts regarding traumatic experiences, which in turn will relate to better emotional outcomes. The struggles of individuals with great challenges in the life crisis will result in a positive change experience called posttraumatic growth (PTG). The study aims to see the relationship between self-compassion and posttraumatic growth in adolescence who have been fatherless (because of death) and living in the orphanage. The study participants were 100 adolescences (57 males and 43 females) aged 12-15 years. The selfcompassion variable is measured by Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003), whereas posttraumatic growth variables are measured by the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996) through the adaptation process. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between self-compassion and posttraumatic growth in adolescence that stayed in the orphanage (R = 0.252, p <0.01). In this research, the self-compassion aspect that the most impact for posttraumatic growth is self kindness (r = 0,351, p < 0.001) and common humanity (r = 0,303, p < 0.001).

The Role of Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem of Bullying Victims: A Qualitative Study

Bullying is any form of intimidation or violent behavior carried out intentionally by one or a group of people who are stronger or more powerful towards another person, which aims to hurt and is carried out continuously. Bullying has a very bad impact on victims, especially teenagers. For example, it is easy to experience fear, anxiety and can lead to depression. This bullying behavior can affect the development of self-esteem, resulting in low self-esteem in teenagers. This gives rise to thoughts of one's own worthlessness and makes it difficult to socialize with the surrounding environment. Self-esteem is the basis for a person's assessment of himself both positively and negatively as a whole. This research uses quantitative methods with a literature review approach. Various sources relevant to the research topic were collected and then analyzed. So the results of this study show that increasing teenagers' self-esteem is effective in minimizing teenage victims of bullying. Therefore, it can be concluded that self- esteem is found to be related to bullying. Self-compassion in the health quality of life of adolescents is significant in the dimensions of physical, psychological well- being, relationships with parents and autonomy, as well as the school environment. However, self-compassion was found not to be very significant in the dimensions of social support and peers, because self-compassion in improving various health quality of life domains indicates the importance of developing a compassionate attitude towards oneself for adolescents in order to improve their quality of life.

Risk for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms by trauma type: The role of self-compassion.

Public health systems need evidence-based, feasible, and acceptable preventive interventions for trauma-exposed Black Americans. Self-compassion often serves as a protective factor following trauma exposure, but whether it alleviates risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and the extent to which it buffers against the deleterious effects of particular trauma types in a high-risk, community sample remains unknown. The present study examined whether the association between various trauma types (noninterpersonal vs. physical vs. sexual) and PTSD symptom severity was moderated by self-compassion in a sample of trauma-exposed Black Americans seeking primary care. Participants (n = 77; 87.5% female; Mage = 45.3 years; SDage = 12.8) were recruited from a large, publicly funded health care system. Participants completed self-report measures assessing trauma history and self-compassion and a structured clinical interview administered by a trained clinician. Cumulative sexual violence, r(77) = .32, p < .01, was positively associated with PTSD symptom severity, whereas cumulative noninterpersonal trauma was not; the relation between cumulative physical violence and PTSD symptom severity was trending toward significance, r = .22, p = .06. The interactions between noninterpersonal trauma/sexual violence, self-compassion, and PTSD symptom severity were trending toward significance, and a significant interaction between physical violence and self-compassion was observed, B = 1.94, SE = .67, p < .01, at high, t = 3.21, p < .01, levels of self-compassion. Implementing brief, mindfulness-based psychotherapies that enhance self-compassion in the primary care setting may help mitigate PTSD risk among Black Americans with lower levels of physical violence and noninterpersonal trauma exposure and those with higher levels of sexual violence exposure. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Enhancing Nurse Well-Being: The Role of Self-Compassion in Flourishing

This study explores the relationship between self-compassion and flourishing among nursing staff at RSUD Salatiga. Utilizing a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 131 nurses through purposive sampling and analyzed using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation. The self-compassion and flourishing variables were measured using the Self Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF) and PERMA profiler, respectively. Results indicated a significant positive correlation (r = 0.266, p = 0.002), with self-compassion contributing 7.1% to the variance in flourishing. Descriptive statistics revealed that 33.6% of participants had high self-compassion, and 62.6% had very high flourishing. Most participants were women (80.2%) and adults aged 20-40 years (56.5%), groups typically associated with higher flourishing levels. The findings underscore the importance of self-compassion in enhancing nurses' well-being, supporting previous research on its role in emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall mental health. Despite administrative challenges, this study offers valuable insights into promoting self-compassion to improve the quality of patient care in healthcare settings.

The Role of the Media and Self-Compassion in Enhancing Mental Health and Preventing Suicide among Nigerian Youth: A Literature Review

In this review, we examine the impact of media and self-compassion on the mental well-being of Nigerian youth, particularly in suicide prevention and promoting positive mental health outcomes. Nigeria faces socioeconomic challenges contributing to poor mental health and high suicide rates among young people. Despite this, the influence of media and self-compassion interventions on mental health remains largely unexplored. The research questions centred on how media exposure enhances mental health awareness and resilience building, as well as the role of self-compassion in preventing suicide. Seven studies employing various methodologies such as interviews, surveys, and experimental designs were identified from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases and were analysed. The results indicated the significant role of media in health communication and education, while self-compassion interventions show promise in enhancing mental health resilience. Recommendations include utilising media for mental health education and support services, particularly targeting youth. This synthesis offers insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and educational institutions to integrate media-based mental health interventions into their strategies.

Beyond Code of the Street and Psychopathic Features: Black Masculinity and Self-Compassion

The role of self-compassion in relation to code of the street, psychopathic features, and masculinity was examined among a sample of 207 African American men. Participants were recruited online through the MTurk website. Using correlational and Preacher and Hayes (2008) bootstrapping analyses, results show that masculinity was positively correlated with code of the street but not self-compassion or psychopathy. The correlational analyses also revealed that self-compassion displayed a negative correlation with code of the street and psychopathy. Code of the street and psychopathy were also found to be positively associated. The mediational analysis demonstrated that self-compassion mediated the relationship between the code of the street and psychopathy. The potential utilization of self-compassion as a transforming concept is discussed.

The power of loving yourself: The role of self-compassion in the relationship between self-stigma and psychological distress in people with hepatitis B.

The power of loving yourself: The role of self-compassion in the relationship between self-stigma and psychological distress in people with hepatitis B.

Supplemental Material for The Power of Loving Yourself: The Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Self-Stigma and Psychological Distress in People With Hepatitis B

Supplemental Material for The Power of Loving Yourself: The Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Self-Stigma and Psychological Distress in People With Hepatitis B

0116 Multidimensional Perfectionism and Sleep: The Role of Self-Compassion

0116 Multidimensional Perfectionism and Sleep: The Role of Self-Compassion

The Role of Self-compassion as a Mediator Between Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety

PurposeInsomnia, depression, and anxiety are associated constructs with direct impact on health and quality of life. However, the specific mechanisms underlying these associations remain largely understudied. One of the possible intermediary variables underlying these associations might be self-compassion. Therefore, the goal of the current study was to specifically examine if self-compassion mediates the relationship between insomnia and depression (and vice versa) and insomnia and anxiety (and vice versa).MethodsData from 494 individuals were collected. The participants were recruited from the general population and filled out an online survey containing a set of self-reported measures of insomnia severity, depression, and anxiety.ResultsThe findings indicated that insomnia effect on depression operates through self-compassion (b = 0.08; 95% CI [0.01, 0.12]), whereas the effect of depression on insomnia through self-compassion was not supported. Regarding anxiety, it was observed that self-compassion has a mediating effect on the relationship between insomnia and anxiety (b = 0.06; 95% CI [0.03, 0.09]). Cross-sectional design of the study does not allow to infer causal relationships. Mediator variable did not support the indirect effect of anxiety on insomnia.ConclusionSelf-compassion seems to be an important factor to be taken into account in preventive and intervention programs for insomnia.

PREDIKSI SELF-COMPASSION TERHADAP PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS PADA MAHASISWA YANG SEDANG MENYUSUN SKRIPSI

College students are required to complete their final thesis during their last year of study. While working on their thesis, students encounter various challenges such as finding a suitable title, limited reading sources, time constraints, and other obstacles. These challenges contribute to psychological distress among students. If students are unable to overcome distress, problems could arise, such as sleep difficulties, decreased self-esteem, neglect of self-care, and even suicidal tendencies. Hence, self-compassion is essential in overcoming psychological distress. Final year students require self-compassion to face their challenges and maintain emotional balance. This study aims to see the role of self-compassion in predicting psychological distress among final year students who are working on their thesis. The method used in this research is quantitative method. Convenience sampling was utilized to select a total of three hundred and eleven final year students for the study. Participants filled out the Self-Compassion Scale and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Data is then analyzed by simple linear regression model. Results show that self-compassion can significantly predict psychological distress in final year students working on their thesis. Further test results revealed that there is a significant negative correlation between the five aspects of self-compassion with psychological distress. The implications of this research suggests self-compassion can serve as a coping and emotional regulation strategy for final year students working on their thesis. As a result, mental health practitioners can develop interventions based on self-compassion tailored for those students.

Materialistic values, health and wellbeing: The role of self-compassion

The relationship between consumerism and wellbeing suggests that it all depend on our needs and motivation. A potential mediating factor is how compassionate we are towards ourselves. The main aims of the study were to investigate: 1) to investigate the relationship between materialism, experiential avoidance and experiential buying and health behaviour and wellbeing, and 2) to test if self-compassion mediates that relationship. A quantitative survey using questionnaire data collection assessed 702 participants, 34.3% males (n=241) and 65.7% females (n=461) on measures of materialism, experiential avoidance, experiential buying, self-compassion, health behaviour, and wellbeing. Findings show that materialism and experiential avoidance and buying are directly related to health behaviour and wellbeing and their effect is mediated by self-compassion. The findings suggest that attitudes and values towards materialism and consumerism should be considered as public health issues and provide a mechanism for intervening in the development of health behaviour and mental wellbeing

Parental marital Relationship and depressive symptoms in adolescent boys and girls: The role of self-compassion and school connectedness

Parental marital Relationship and depressive symptoms in adolescent boys and girls: The role of self-compassion and school connectedness

Commentary on the role of self-compassion in breast cancer survivorship

Commentary on the role of self-compassion in breast cancer survivorship

Athletes' Coping With the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Self-Compassion and Cognitive Appraisal.

Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic had implications for athletes' mental well-being. This mixed-methods study examined the influence of self-compassion on athletes' coping during the pandemic through the mediator of cognitive appraisal. The prospective design involved 90 athletes completing two online surveys 1 week apart measuring self-compassion, cognitive appraisal, and coping strategies. The PROCESS macro was used for the mediation analysis. A qualitative thematic analysis was used to explore athletes' responses to the pandemic during the second survey. Self-compassion had an indirect negative effect on avoidance-focused coping by appraising the pandemic as less of a threat (95% confidence interval [-0.20, -0.001]) and had a total effect on emotion-focused coping (95% confidence interval [0.02, 0.40]). Based on the thematic analysis, athletes described many raw emotions and a variety of coping strategies during the pandemic. Self-compassion demonstrated promising benefits to athletes who dealt with the challenging situation of the pandemic.

Body Dissatisfaction in Overweight Adolescents: The Role of Self Compassion and Gender

The body changes during adolescence, from puberty to adulthood. Late adolescents generally have completed physical development and grown to their full adult height. These changes make them pay great attention to their body. Females tend to regard a slender body shape as attractive, while males tend to perceive a more masculine muscular body shape as attractive. They might feel that their body is not as good as other people, especially adolescents who are overweight. Body dissatisfaction refers to holding negative thoughts or feelings about one’s body image. Those who are dissatisfied with their body will describe the difference between their subjective perception of their body and their ideal body image. Individuals’ attitude who are patient, kind, and understanding instead of judging themselves when facing shortcomings is known as self-compassion. The first purpose of this research was to find out the relationship between self-compassion with body dissatisfaction among overweight adolescents, and the second was how body dissatisfaction differs between males and females. The sample in this research used purposive sampling and obtained 103 late adolescent participants who had BMI &gt; 23kg/m². Measuring tools used in this study were the Indonesian version of Self-Compassion Scale and the Body Shape Questionnaire-34. Based on the correlation test results obtained a negative relationship between self-compassion with body dissatisfaction. So if overweight adolescents’ self-compassion is getting higher, their body dissatisfaction becomes lower and vice versa. The difference test showed that females were more dissatisfied with their bodies than males. In general, the level of both self-compassion and the level of body dissatisfaction of participants were at medium category.