Psychometric Validation of the Persian Self-Compassion Scale Youth Version

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

Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie ◽

10.1026/1616-3443/a000088 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 115-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 73

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.

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Self-Compassion Scale

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t10178-000 ◽

2003 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kristin D. Neff

Keyword(s):

Self Compassion ◽

Compassion Scale

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Old Wine in New Bottles? The Case of Self–Compassion and Neuroticism

European Journal of Personality ◽

10.1002/per.2097 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 160-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Christian Kandler ◽

Stefan Pfattheicher ◽

Mattis Geiger ◽

Johanna Hartung ◽

Selina Weiss ◽

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Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Factor Model ◽

Five Factor Model ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Personality Psychology ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Negative Factor ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Compassion Scale ◽

Positive Factor

Research on self–compassion, which is defined as being understanding and kind to oneself when confronted with negative experiences, has produced an impressive number of articles in recent years. This research shows that individual differences in self–compassion, as measured by the Self–Compassion Scale (SCS), are positively related to life satisfaction, health and social functioning. However, a critical and systematic test of self–compassion from a personality perspective has not yet conducted so far. In the present study ( N = 576), we (i) tested the factor structure of the SCS, (ii) examined the distinctiveness of self–compassion with regard to the five–factor model of personality, focusing on neuroticism, and (iii) tested the incremental predictive power of self–compassion beyond the five–factor model in the context of life satisfaction. Confirmatory factor analyses supported a two–factor plus six facets solution of self–compassion (a positive factor and a negative factor). Additional analyses revealed that the negative factor was redundant with facets of neuroticism ( rs ≥ .85), whereas the positive factor had some unique variance left. However, neither the negative factor nor the positive factor could explain substantial incremental variance in life satisfaction beyond neuroticism. Recommendations for how to use the SCS are provided, and the future of research on self–compassion is discussed. Copyright © 2017 European Association of Personality Psychology

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Using Compassionate Mind Training as a Resource in EMDR: A Case Study

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research ◽

10.1891/1933-3196.7.4.186 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 186-199 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Elaine Beaumont ◽

Caroline J. Hollins Martin

Keyword(s):

Depression Scale ◽

Self Report ◽

Discussion Section ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Compassion Scale ◽

Mind Training ◽

Current Signature ◽

Insight Into

This case study examines the contribution of compassionate mind training (CMT) when used as a resource in the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment of a 58-year-old man, who presented after a recent trauma with psychological distress and somatic symptoms—an inability to sign his name. Self-report questionnaires (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS], Impact of Events Scale-R [IES-R], and Self-Compassion Scale [SCS]) were administered at pretherapy, midtherapy, posttherapy, and 9-month follow-up. EMDR with CMT facilitated recall of forgotten memories about his sister’s traumatic death decades previously, with related emotions of shame and grief, creating insight into how these past events linked to his current signature-signing phobia. Eight sessions of therapy resulted in an elimination of the client’s signature-signing phobia and a reduction in trauma-related symptoms, elevation in mood, and increase in self-compassion. Effects were maintained at 9-month follow-up. The “Discussion” section highlights the value of working collaboratively with clients to best meet their individual needs.

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An exploration of self-compassion and self-criticism in the context of personal recovery from borderline personality disorder

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1039856218797418 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 56-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Fiona Donald ◽

Katherine A Lawrence ◽

Jillian H Broadbear ◽

Sathya Rao

Keyword(s):

Borderline Personality Disorder ◽

Personality Disorder ◽

Borderline Personality ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Personal Recovery ◽

Strong Negative Correlation ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Recovery Assessment ◽

Compassion Scale ◽

Single Time Point

Objectives: A lack of compassion for oneself, or harsh self-criticism, is associated with a range of psychiatric disorders including borderline personality disorder (BPD). Personal recovery in the context of a mental illness such as BPD involves building a life that is subjectively meaningful and satisfying. Limited self-compassion or harsh self-criticism may be an impediment to recovery from BPD. The association between self-compassion and recovery and self- criticism and recovery were examined. Method: Nineteen individuals diagnosed with BPD completed the Neff Self-Compassion Scale, the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale and the Recovery Assessment Scale at a single time point. Results: There was a strong positive correlation between self-compassion and recovery ( r = 0.75) and a strong negative correlation ( rho = −0.67) between self- criticism and recovery. Conclusions: Although preliminary in nature, these results suggest the importance of fostering self-compassion and working to address self-criticism within clinical interventions supporting recovery from BPD.

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Bli venn med maten: evaluering av et lavterskel kurstilbud for personer med overspisingsproblematikk

Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening ◽

10.52734/53t9gec2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Cathrine Nitter ◽

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Kari Anne Vrabel ◽

Per-Einar Binder ◽

Irene Kingswick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Eating Disorder ◽

Binge Eating ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Eating Pathology ◽

Mindful Eating ◽

Program Participation ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Current Program ◽

Compassion Scale

This study evaluates a mindful eating-based program for people with self-reported binge eating problems. The study was initiated by a non-governmental eating disorder interest organization. Participants met once a week over eight weeks. The Eating Disorder Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and three subscales of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) were used to measure eating pathology, self-compassion and mindfulness before, after, and six-months after the program. Results: Significant improvements in EDE-Q and SCS scores were found, and results remained stable at the six-month follow-up. The number of binge eating days decreased significantly during the study, both from before to after program participation, and from post-program participation to six-month follow-up. Conclusion: Future studies investigating the current program are clearly needed. These preliminary results are nonetheless encouraging and illustrate that mindful eating-based interventions as an interesting treatment avenue for individuals with binge eating pathology, a group which currently has few treatment options available to them.

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Clarifying the Factor Structure of the Self-Compassion Scale

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000672 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Noelle J. Strickland ◽

Raquel Nogueira-Arjona ◽

Sean Mackinnon ◽

Christine Wekerle ◽

Sherry H. Stewart

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Lower Order ◽

Latent Variables ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Well Being ◽

The Self ◽

Self Compassion ◽

The Hierarchical Structure ◽

Compassion Scale

Abstract. Self-compassion is associated with greater well-being and lower psychopathology. There are mixed findings regarding the factor structure and scoring of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). Using confirmatory factor analysis, we tested and conducted nested comparisons of six previously posited factor structures of the SCS. Participants were N = 1,158 Canadian undergraduates (72.8% women, 26.6% men, 0.6% non-binary; Mage = 19.0 years, SD = 2.3). Results best supported a two-factor hierarchical model with six lower-order factors. A general self-compassion factor was not supported at the higher- or lower-order levels; thus, a single total score is not recommended. Given the hierarchical structure, researchers are encouraged to use structural equation models of the SCS with two latent variables: self-caring and self-coldness. A strength of this study is the large sample, while the undergraduate sample may limit generalizability.

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