Validation of the self-compassion scale in a community sample of Portuguese pregnant women

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s238-s238 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bento ◽  
S. Xavier ◽  
J. Azevedo ◽  
M. Marques ◽  
V. Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
The Self ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Compassion Scale

IntroductionIn recent years, researchers and clinicians have shown an increasing interest in self-compassion. Indeed, several studies have suggested that self-compassion is a positive factor for mental and physical health. The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS; Neff, 2003) has been widely used to assess six dimensions of self-compassion (self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness and over-identification) among diverse populations. Recently, it has also been used in perinatal samples but its psychometric properties in pregnant women is still unexplored.ObjectiveThis study aims was to investigate the reliability and the validity of the SCS using Confirmatory Factor Analysis in a sample of Portuguese pregnant women.MethodsParticipants were 417 pregnant women with a mean age of 33 years old (SD = 4.74) in their second trimester of pregnancy (M = 17.26, SD = 4.78, weeks of gestation). Participants completed the Portuguese version of the SCS while waiting for the routine prenatal consultation in Maternity Hospital, Portugal.ResultsA was tested and results showed that the six-factor model had a good fit to the data (TLI = 0.93, CFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.06). The total SCS presented a good internal reliability (α = 0.91) and their subscales showed Cronbach's alphas ranging between adequate (α = 0.77) and good (α = 0.87).ConclusionsOverall, these findings suggest that the Portuguese version of the SCS is a valid and reliable measure to assess self-compassion among pregnant women. Thus, SCS could be useful in diverse settings in the perinatal period.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Self-compassion and insomnia at pregnancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s268-s268 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Marques ◽  
A.T. Pereira ◽  
V. Freitas ◽  
E. Bento ◽  
J. Azevedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The Self ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms ◽  
In Pregnancy

IntroductionMindfulness based programs during pregnancy (some including self-compassion components) increase self-compassion, mindfulness and maternal self-efficacy, and reduce anxiety, stress and psychological distress in pregnant women. According to our knowledge, there are no studies about the association between self-compassion and sleep outcomes in pregnancy.ObjectiveTo explore differences in self-compassion, between three sleep groups, in a sample of Portuguese pregnant women.MethodsFour hundred and nineteen pregnant women (mean age: 32.51 ± 4.759; weeks of gestation: 17.32 ± 4.803) completed the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS, Bento et al., 2015), presenting six dimensions (self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness and over-identification) and the Insomnia Assessment Scale (Marques et al., 2015). Three sleep groups were formed: good sleepers (no insomnia symptoms; no associated daily impairment); insomnia symptoms groups (one/more insomnia symptoms; no associated daily impairment); insomniacs (one/more insomnia symptoms; daily associated impairment).ResultsThere were significant differences in the total SCS, self-judgment, isolation and over-identification scores, between sleep groups [respectively, F (2,396) = 7,926, P ≤ 0,001; F (2,409) = 19,155, P ≤ 0,001; F (2,410) = 13,016, P ≤ 0,001; F (2,412) = 11,258, P ≤ 0,001]. Self-judgement, isolation and over-identification scores of good sleepers and insomnia symptoms group were higher than of insomniacs. Total SCS score of good sleepers was higher than of insomniacs and the same score of symptoms of insomnia group was also higher than of insomniacs.ConclusionsResults seem to show the importance of developing self-compassion to improve sleep in pregnancy or reduce the impact of insomnia symptoms (common at pregnancy).Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN SELF-COMPASSION PADA MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN TINGKAT SATU [DESCRIPTION OF SELF-COMPASSION IN FIRST YEAR NURSING STUDENTS]

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Meyliana Megawati Hartono ◽  
Monika Kristin Aritonang ◽  
Maya Ariska ◽  
Veronica Paula ◽  
Novita Susilawati Barus
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Private University ◽  
The Self ◽  
First Year ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Compassion Scale

<p><em>Self-compassion is extending compassion to one’s self by seeing failure as a positive thing not to blame yourself. Compassion represents six main components, namely self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and over identification. As a nursing student it is important to be able to apply self-compassion to herself before becoming a nurse. It can be seen that first year nursing students at Private University in west Indonesia come from various regions throughout Indonesia, where culture is one of the factors that affect the self-compassion they have. Research Objectives to determine the level of self-compassion in first- year nursing students at Private University in west Indonesia. This study uses quantitative descriptive design methods. The sampling technique used total sampling with a total of 216. The questionnaire used in this study is the Self-compassion Scale (SCS) with a total of 26 questions. The description of self-compassion possessed by first year nursing students at Private University in west Indonesia is categorized high (95%) so that it can be said that self-compassion possessed by first year nursing students can treat a person and yourself well and understand each person's shortcomings. The next researcher can conduct qualitative research to all nursing students and nurses to find out their self-compassion.</em></p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA </strong>Self-compassion merupakan belas kasih kepada diri sendiri dengan memandang kegagalan sebagai perihal positif untuk tidak menyalahkan diri sendiri. Belas kasih memiliki enam komponen utama yaitu self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, dan over identification. Sebagai mahasiswa keperawatan penting untuk dapat menerapkan self-compassion pada dirinya sendiri, sebelum menjadi perawat. Dapat diketahui mahasiswa keperawatan tingkat satu Universitas Swasta Indonesia Bagian Barat berasal dari berbagai daerah di seluruh Indonesia, dimana budaya merupakan salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi self-compassion yang dimiliki. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui tingkat self-compassion pada mahasiswa keperawatan tingkat satu Universitas Swasta Indonesia Bagian Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode desain deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah 216 responden. Kuesioner yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Self-compassion Scale (SCS) dengan jumlah 26 soal. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan gambaran self-compassion yang dimiliki mahasiswa keperawatan tingkat satu Universitas Swasta Indonesia Bagian Barat dikategorikan tinggi (95%) sehingga dapat dikatakan self-compassion yang dimiliki mahasiswa keperawatan tingkat satu dapat memperlakukan seseorang dan diri sendiri secara baik serta memahami kekurangan setiap orang. Peneliti selanjutnya dapat melakukan penelitian secara kualitatif kepada semua mahasiswa keperawatan maupun perawat untuk mengetahui self-compassion yang dimiliki.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals El papel predictivo de la autocompasión de atrapamiento en estudiantes universitarios turcos

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 423
Author(s):  
Ahmet Akin ◽  
Umran Akin
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Predictive Role ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

The purpose of this study is to examine the predictive role of self-compassion on entrapment. Participants were 338 university students (185 women, 153 men; M age = 20.5 yr.). In this study, the Self-compassion Scale and the Entrapment Scale were used. The relationships between self-compassion and entrapment were examined using correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. In correlation analysis, self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness factors of self-compassion were found negatively and self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification factors of self-compassion were found positively related to entrapment. According to regression results, entrapment was predicted positively by self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification. Further self-kindness and common humanity predicted entrapment in a negative way. Self-compassion has explained 50% of the variance in entrapment. The results were discussed in the light of the related literature and dependent recommendations to the area were given.

Does how you treat yourself affect your health? The relationship between health-promoting behaviors and self-compassion among a community sample

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532091244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsey L Holden ◽  
P Rollins ◽  
M Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
The Self ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Health Promoting Behaviors ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

This study explores the relationship between self-compassion, or treating oneself with kindness and acceptance, using the Self-Compassion Scale, and health-promoting behaviors, using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, among a community sample. Canonical correlation results indicate self-compassion and health-promoting behaviors share 76 percent of the variance within the data set. The positive components of self-compassion are strongly positively correlated with health-promoting behaviors, and the negative components of self-compassion are strongly negatively correlated with health-promoting behaviors. Hierarchical linear regression results indicate self-kindness and mindfulness are significant predictors of health-promoting behaviors after controlling for demographics.

Mindfulness, self-compassion and spiritual well-being in chronic depression

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S415-S415 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Silva ◽  
S. Simões ◽  
H. Espírito-Santo ◽  
M. Marques ◽  
L. Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Chronic Depression ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Predictors Of Depression

IntroductionDepression is one of the main causes of incapacity worldwide. Research has shown that mindfulness practice, self-compassion promotion, and spiritual well-being are beneficial for depressed individuals.ObjectiveAnalyze the associations between compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual well-being, during and after a therapeutic intervention (concluded less than a year ago).AimsTo determine if mindfulness, self-compassion, and spiritual well-being are predictors of depression.MethodPatients diagnosed with chronic depression were treated in a residential therapeutic community for a period of six to eight months. The 63 participants (M = 32.84, SD = 10.24, range = 15–50 years old; 32 during treatment; 31 after treatment) were assessed with the Beck Depression Inventory, the Questionnaire of the Five Facets of Mindfulness, the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire.ResultsThere were differences in mindfulness, self-compassion, spiritual well-being and depression by sex, existence of previous psychiatric treatment, moment of the study (during versus after intervention), and depression levels. After intervention the group had higher levels of mindfulness and self-compassion (common humanity) and lower levels of over-identification, compared with group during treatment. The predictors of depression were the self-judgment dimension of the self-compassion scale and, negatively, the mindfulness dimensions of non-reactivity and non-judging, and the spiritual well-being dimension of personal well-being.ConclusionResults confirm the relationship between the study variables and depression. This reinforces the importance of intervention based on positive psychology enhancing positive areas of human experience, rather than focusing on psychological pain, weaknesses, and disabilities.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Development and Validation of the Compassion Scale

Assessment ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Pommier ◽  
Kristin D. Neff ◽  
István Tóth-Király
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Potential Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Compassion Scale

This article presents a measure of compassion for others called the Compassion Scale (CS), which is based on Neff’s theoretical model of self-compassion. Compassion was operationalized as experiencing kindness, a sense of common humanity, mindfulness, and lessened indifference toward the suffering of others. Study 1 ( n = 465) describes the development of potential scale items and the final 16 CS items chosen based on results from analyses using bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling. Study 2 ( n = 510) cross-validates the CS in a second student sample. Study 3 ( n = 80) establishes test–retest reliability. Study 4 ( n = 1,394) replicates results with a community sample, while Study 5 ( n = 172) replicates results with a sample of meditators. Study 6 ( n = 913) examines the finalized version of the CS in a community sample. Evidence regarding reliability, discriminant, convergent, construct, and known-groups validity for the CS is provided.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Slovenian long and short version of the self-compassion scale

Psihologija ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nika Ursic ◽  
Dasa Kocjancic ◽  
Gregor Zvelc
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Long Form ◽  
Compassion Scale

The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) is a widely used instrument for measuring selfcompassion. In this study we examined psychometric properties of the SCS long and short form in a Slovenian community sample (N = 442). The total score reliability was satisfactory both in the long form (? = .91) and short form (? = .81). The reliability of subscales in the long form was between .66 and .84, and relatively low in the short form (from .45 to .72). We performed a confirmatory factor analysis and examined a one factor, a two factor a six-factor correlated model, a higher order model, and a bi-factor model. The six-factor and bi-factor models showed the best fit for the SCS-LF, and the six-factor model was the only acceptable fit for the SCS-SF. The correlation between the long and the short form is very high (r = .96). The SCS correlates in a predictable way with satisfaction with life, well-being, and attachment styles. We concluded that Slovenian versions of both the long and the short form of the SCS have generally from acceptable to good psychometric properties. Results supported the use of both the total score and subscale scores of SCS-LF. The short version of the SCS can be used as a good and economical alternative when the aim is to use the total score.

scholarly journals The Relationship Among the Components of Self-compassion: A Pilot Study Using a Compassionate Writing Intervention to Enhance Self-kindness, Common Humanity, and Mindfulness

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aljoscha Dreisoerner ◽  
Nina Mareen Junker ◽  
Rolf van Dick
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
False Discovery ◽  
Writing Exercises ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

Abstract Self-compassion has been theorized to have three components, each with a positive pole and a negative pole: self-kindness versus self-judgment, common humanity versus isolation, and mindfulness versus over-identification. Neff (Self Identity 2:85–101, 2003a) proposes that they mutually influence each other, however, this proposition has not been tested yet. We conducted a pilot study to see if improvements from training one component spilled over to the other two—and whether these trainings had an impact on well-being. 80 participants completed 8 weeks of self-compassionate writing exercises to enhance either self-kindness, common humanity, or mindfulness. Trait self-compassion was assessed using the six-factor model of the self-compassion scale. To address issues of alpha-error-inflation, the false discovery rate was fixed at 5%, and critical p values were adjusted accordingly. Participants in the mindfulness condition reported increased total self-compassion (p = .009), which was accompanied by increased self-kindness (p = .027) and lower isolation (p = .045). Participants in the common humanity condition reported improved total self-compassion (p = .018), lower over-identification (p = .045), and higher life-satisfaction (p = .049). The training in self-kindness failed to improve self-kindness or any other factor. These findings provide initial evidence that the components of self-compassion mutually enhance each other. They also emphasize the importance of mindfulness within the conceptualization of self-compassion.

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