From Walking the Thin Line Between Work and Family to Self-compassion: Working with Asian American Career Mothers

2017 ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
Kandice Hsu ◽  
Liang-Ying Chou
Keyword(s):  
Asian American ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Thin Line ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Career Mothers

Impostor Feelings and Psychological Distress Among Asian Americans: Interpersonal Shame and Self-Compassion

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-458
Author(s):  
Meifen Wei ◽  
Shuyi Liu ◽  
Stacy Y. Ko ◽  
Cixin Wang ◽  
Yi Du
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Asian American Students ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
American Students ◽  
Impostor Feelings

We examined how the association between impostor feelings and psychological distress was mediated by interpersonal shame and moderated by self-compassion in a sample of 433 Asian American students at an East Coast public university. First, we found that the positive association between impostor feelings and psychological distress was partially mediated by interpersonal shame (i.e., shame related to others viewing them negatively or dishonoring their family due to their deficits). Second, self-compassion significantly moderated the positive association between impostor feelings and interpersonal shame. Specifically, this positive association was stronger for those with lower self-compassion than for those with higher self-compassion. Third, the index of moderated mediation further supported that self-compassion moderated the mediation through an indirect effect of impostor feelings on psychological distress through interpersonal shame. We found additional results which supported the moderation and moderated mediation hypotheses for the three specific components of self-compassion (i.e., common humanity, self-judgment, and over-identification).

Stress, stressors, and academic performance among Asian students in Central California

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel A. Perez ◽  
Arcellie A. Santos ◽  
Ricardo Cisneros ◽  
Marie Tongson-Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Central California

Stressors such as balancing school, work, and family life are common among college students.Asian and Asian American students may experience additional stressors including communication andlanguage, high expectations for academic excellence, and mental health concerns such as depression, alien-ation and discrimination. Therefore, Asian students may be susceptible to risky behaviors such as substanceabuse and suicide ideation. This investigation was conducted to assess stress among Asian and AsianAmerican students in relation to factors such as test anxiety, academic performance, financial difficul-ties, social support, family pressures, culture shock, and language barriers. The East Asian Student StressInventory (EASSI) instrument was administered to university students who identified themselves as Asianvia email at a mid-sized university in central California. Findings from a sample of 292 undergraduateand graduate students indicated that students experience stress from test anxiety, academic performance,financial difficulties, and social support.

scholarly journals Assessing Secondary Trauma, Compassion Satisfaction, and Burnout – Implications for Professional Education for Asian-American Social Workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny Kwong
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Self Compassion

The present study explored work-related stress and career experiences of Asian-American social workers and assessed if their demographic characteristics, beliefs and orientations (altruism, idealism, and self-compassion), and work-related stressors might impact their professional quality of life (secondary trauma, compassion satisfaction, and burnout) and job-related health problems.  Two hundred and eight (208) Asian social workers and students participated in a comprehensive online survey by providing basic demographic and work-related information and completing a set of standardized scales to assess their career experiences and work-related stress, as well as their psychological and physical well-being.  Bivariate analyses and stepwise multiple regression analyses were used to estimate models that best predicted their experiences of secondary trauma, compassion satisfaction, burnout, perceived stress, and job-related health problems.  The findings showed that higher perceived stress was associated with higher secondary trauma, burnout, job-related health problems, and lower compassion satisfaction.  Work-related problems/stressors emerged as a very strong predictor of burnout and job-related health problems.  Higher self-compassion was related to higher compassion satisfaction and lower secondary trauma and burnout.  Self-compassion was found to be a very strong predictor of perceived stress.  Implications of the findings for professional education and career development for Asian-American social workers were discussed.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

A Private Practice That Balances Work and Family

ASHA Leader ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Janet Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Private Practice ◽  
Work And Family

Validierung einer deutschen Version der Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-D)

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Hupfeld ◽  
Nicole Ruffieux
Keyword(s):  
Reliabilität Und Validität ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Compassion Scale

Zusammenfassung. Theoretischer Hintergrund: Self-Compassion bezeichnet eine positive Grundeinstellung gegenüber der eigenen Person in schwierigen Lebenssituationen. Dieses Persönlichkeitsmerkmal hat sich als wirksamer Schutzfaktor erwiesen, der die emotionale Resilienz fördert. In letzter Zeit wurden Therapieansätze entwickelt, in denen die Förderung von Self-Compassion eine zentrale Rolle einnimmt. Fragestellung: Wie gut sind die Gütekriterien der deutschen Übersetzung der Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-D)? Methode: Die 26-Item Skala wurde ins Deutsche übersetzt. An zwei Stichproben (396 und 165 Personen) wurden die dimensionale Struktur, Reliabilität und Validität der Skala überprüft. Ergebnisse: In Übereinstimmung mit den Ergebnissen zur Originalfassung zeigten sich für die SCS-D eine sechsfaktorielle Struktur und erwartungsgemäße Zusammenhänge mit psychischer Belastung und subjektivem Wohlbefinden. Schlussfolgerung: Mit der deutschen Übersetzung der SCS liegt ein Inventar vor, mit dem Self-Compassion ökonomisch, reliabel und valide erfasst werden kann.

Relationship of Self-Compassion, Hope, and Emotional Control to Perceived Burdensomeness, Thwarted Belongingness, and Suicidal Ideation

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Laura R. Umphrey ◽  
John C. Sherblom ◽  
Paulina Swiatkowski
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstract. Background: Cultivating positive feelings of self in relationships with others can affect perceptions of belongingness and burdensomeness. Aims: The present study examines the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Method: Participants were 481 college students who completed scales measuring self-compassion, hope, emotional control, thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Results: Correlation and parallel mediation analysis results show relationships between self-compassion, hope, and emotional control with perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation. Limitations: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design, sample demographics, and inability to distinguish between individuals with suicidal ideation and those who attempt suicide. Conclusion: The results show that the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation are worth further investigation.

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