Role of masculinity in relationships between mindfulness, self-compassion, and well-being in military veterans.

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-368
Author(s):  
Abigail E. Ramon ◽  
Linda Guthrie ◽  
Natalie K. Rochester
Keyword(s):  
Military Veterans ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Compassion

Exploring Self-Compassion and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Young Women Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah J. Ferguson ◽  
Kent C. Kowalski ◽  
Diane E. Mack ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Women Athletes ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Self Compassion

Using a mixed methods research design, we explored self-compassion and eudaimonic well-being in young women athletes. In a quantitative study (n = 83), we found that self-compassion and eudaimonic well-being were positively related (r = .76, p < .01). A model of multiple mediation was proposed, with self-compassion, passivity, responsibility, initiative, and self-determination accounting for 83% of the variance in eudaimonic well-being. In a qualitative study (n = 11), we explored when and how self-compassion might be useful in striving to reach one’s potential in sport. Self-compassion was described as advantageous in difficult sport-specific situations by increasing positivity, perseverance, and responsibility, as well as decreasing rumination. Apprehensions about fully embracing a self-compassionate mindset in sport warrant additional research to explore the seemingly paradoxical role of self-compassion in eudaimonic well-being.

scholarly journals Self-Compassion When Coping With Venture Obstacles: Loving-Kindness Meditation and Entrepreneurial Fear of Failure

2019 ◽  
pp. 104225871989099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuval Engel ◽  
Stephany Noordijk ◽  
Afra Spoelder ◽  
Marco van Gelderen
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Loving Kindness ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Entrepreneurship Theory ◽  
Entrepreneurial Action ◽  
Fear Reactivity

Entrepreneurial fear of failure is a ubiquitous yet aversive experience with critical implications for entrepreneurial action and well-being. To understand how entrepreneurs can effectively cope with fear-inducing obstacles, we hypothesize and experimentally test the extent to which self-compassion, cultivated through Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM), counteracts entrepreneurs’ fear of failure when facing a threatening venture obstacle. Compared to an active control group, entrepreneurs exposed to a brief guided LKM showed higher self-compassion, which, in turn, was associated with lower fear reactivity. We offer novel contributions to entrepreneurship theory and practice by highlighting the role of meditation and self-compassion in building entrepreneurial resilience.

Body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Thai female adolescents: the moderating role of self-compassion

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kullaya Pisitsungkagarn ◽  
Nattasuda Taephant ◽  
Ploychompoo Attasaranya
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract Aim: Body image satisfaction significantly influences self-esteem in female adolescents. Increased reports of lowered satisfaction in this population have raised concerns regarding their compromised self-esteem. This research study, therefore, sought to identify a culturally significant moderator of the association between body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Thai female adolescents. Orientation toward self-compassion, found to be particularly high in Thailand, was examined. Materials and methods: A total of 302 Thai female undergraduates from three large public and private universities in the Bangkok metropolitan area responded to a set of questionnaires, which measured demographic information, body image satisfaction, self-compassion, and self-esteem. Data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analyses. Self-compassion was tested as a moderator of the relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem. Results: Although its effect was relatively small, self-compassion significantly moderated the positive relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem. The relationship became less stringent for those with high self-compassion. Discussion: The cultivation of self-compassion was recommended in female adolescents. In addition to moderating the association between body image satisfaction and self-esteem, the benefits to health and well-being of generalizing this cultivation are discussed.

scholarly journals Feel Good, Eat Better: The Role of Self-Compassion and Body Esteem in Mothers’ Healthy Eating Behaviours

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3907
Author(s):  
Noémie Carbonneau ◽  
Anne Holding ◽  
Geneviève Lavigne ◽  
Julie Robitaille
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intuitive Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Psychological Mechanism

Mothers’ eating behaviours are important to ensure the health and well-being of themselves and their families. Recent research has pointed to self-compassion, defined as extending kindness to oneself in times of perceived inadequacy or general suffering, as a trait associated with healthy forms of eating, such as intuitive eating, and reduced maladaptive forms of eating, such as emotional eating. However, little is known about the psychological mechanism through which self-compassion relates to healthy eating behaviours. This study examined 100 mothers’ levels of self-compassion, body esteem and eating behaviours. Structural equation modelling revealed that self-compassion was positively associated with diet quality and intuitive eating, while being negatively associated with emotional eating. Moreover, these links occurred, in part, due to higher body esteem. This points to a mechanism through which self-compassion may positively contribute to mothers’ healthy eating behaviours. The implications for eating outcomes and women’s health are discussed.

scholarly journals Mindfulness and self-compassion mediate increased psychological wellbeing in penitentiary officers with a mental training based on mindfulness, ethics and compassion.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Skaiste Kerusauskaite ◽  
Luca Simione ◽  
Salvatore Gaetano Chiarella ◽  
Lucia Calabrese ◽  
Susanna Sardilli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Health Satisfaction ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Numerous studies alarm about stressfulness of penitentiary working environment and consequent mental health issues. To aid this problem an integrated mindfulness, ethics and compassion training program was implemented. Its efficacy on the well-being improvement was measured by four markers: general health, satisfaction with life, affect (both positive and negative) and anxiety. Additionally, a mediating role of mindfulness and self-compassion was explored. The results revealed that after the course participant’s anxiety and negative affect decreased, while positive affect and satisfaction with life increased. These improvements in wellbeing were mediated by both mindfulness and self-compassion.

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