Cultural validation of the Self‐Compassion Scale and the Subjective Happiness Scale and the influence of gender on self‐compassion and subjective happiness in a Sri Lankan undergraduate population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyanjali Zoysa ◽  
Shamala Kumar ◽  
Santushi D. Amarasuriya ◽  
Navneth S. R. Mendis
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Subjective Happiness Scale ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Cultural Validation

Clarifying the Factor Structure of the Self-Compassion Scale

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.

Is Self-Compassion Universal? Support for the Measurement Invariance of the Self-Compassion Scale Across Populations

Assessment ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
István Tóth-Király ◽  
Kristin D. Neff
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Self ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Compassion Scale

The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) is a widely used measure to assess the trait of self-compassion, and, so far, it has been implicitly assumed that it functions the same way across different groups. This assumption needs to be explicitly tested to ascertain that no measurement biases exist. To address this issue, the present study sought to systematically examine the generalizability of the bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling operationalization of the SCS via tests of measurement invariance across a wide range of populations, varying according to features such as student or community status, gender, age, and language. Secondary data were used for this purpose and included a total of 18 samples and 12 different languages ( N = 10,997). Multigroup analyses revealed evidence for the configural, weak, strong, strict, and latent variance–covariance of the bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling operationalization of the SCS across different groups. These findings suggest that the SCS provides an assessment of self-compassion that is psychometrically equivalent across groups. However, findings comparing latent mean invariance found that levels of self-compassion differed across groups.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Investigation Into the Relationship Between Autistic Traits and Self-Compassion

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412095724
Author(s):  
Abby Howes ◽  
Gareth Richards ◽  
John Galvin
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
The Self ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Social ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

Self-compassion refers to the extension of kindness to oneself when faced with feelings of inadequacies, shortcomings or failures. It is possible that individuals high in autistic traits may encounter difficulties with self-compassion, and this could be particularly pronounced due to the social challenges they might face. To explore this potential relationship, we recruited university students and members of the general population to an online survey (n = 176). Participants completed measures on demographics, autistic traits, and self-compassion. We found that autistic traits were indeed negatively correlated with self-compassion in both males and females. Interestingly, a comparison of the slopes showed significantly stronger relationships in males compared to females for the negative (but not the positive) subscales of the self-compassion scale. Although speculative at this point, it is possible that self-compassion acts as a mediator between autistic traits and psychopathology. With this in mind, further work is warranted to determine whether self-compassion could be a target for therapeutic intervention.

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.

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.

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>

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