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.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationships Between Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Shame

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824401986629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Sedighimornani ◽  
Katharine A. Rimes ◽  
Bas Verplanken
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Acting With Awareness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

Mindfulness has been proposed as an effective tool for regulating negative emotions and emotional disorders. However, little is known about the relationship between mindfulness and shame. The purpose of the current study was to investigate associations between mindfulness, self-compassion, and shame. One-hundred and fifty-nine participants completed the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, and the Experience of Shame Scale. As expected, both mindfulness and self-compassion were negatively correlated with the experience of shame. In addition, self-compassion was found to fully mediate the relationship between mindfulness and shame. In an effort to explore this relationship further, the associations between specific facets of mindfulness (e.g., observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity, and non-judgment) and shame were examined. Results showed that the non-judgment facet remains a significant predictor of shame even after controlling for self-compassion. These findings highlight the negative self-evaluative nature of shame, suggesting that shamed individuals may benefit most from interventions that foster non-judgment attitudes toward feelings and thoughts.

scholarly journals Auto-compasiunea și auto-eficacitateaca – resurse personale în cazul terapeuților

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-16
Author(s):  
Raluca TRIFU ◽  
Bogdana MICLEA ◽  
Dana HERȚA ◽  
Smaranda PUȘCAȘU ◽  
Carolina BODEA-HATEGAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Albert Bandura ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Distinct Category ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
General Self Efficacy

One of the special human qualities is the compassion shown towards our fellow, in special situations, people who live certain states determined by the moments of life they go through. Self-compassion refers to the ability to show compassion, understanding and protection to oneself. It is operationalized by researcher Kristin Neff. Self-efficacy, proposed by Albert Bandura, refers to the perception of self and is related to the belief in one's own abilities, in one's own ability to solve situations. The interest of the study aims the relationship between self-compassion and self-efficacy in the case of a distinct category, that of therapists, professionally faced with situations that require personal resources. Methods: The level of self-compassion was assessed with the Self-Compassion Scale, 26 items, proposed by Kristin Neff. The level of self-efficacy was assessed using the New General Self-Efficacy Scale, the 8-item scale proposed by Gilad Chen & co (2001). Both questionnaires were distributed electronically. The data obtained were statistically analyzed and interpreted. Results: In the professional categories investigated, there are underline links and relations between the two constructs, with professional implications. The results show (1) Therapists have high values in assessing selfefficacy; (2) Therapists have high values of self-compassion; (3) Therapists have a high level of self-compassion and a low level of self-criticism as indicated by the self-compassion sub-scales; (4) There is a direct relationship between self-efficacy and self-compassion; (5) Therapists with high level of self-compassion also have a high level of self-efficacy (6) The level of self-efficacy is influenced by age and professional experience. (7) The level of self-compassion is influenced by age and professional experience Conclusion: The two concepts discussed are important in relation to certain professional categories and under the auspices of situations considered stressful and with emotional burden.

scholarly journals Self-compassion in religious practitioners: criterion validity evidence for the Self-Compassion Scale – Brazil

Psico ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. e32939
Author(s):  
Luciana Karine De Souza ◽  
Caroline Tozzi Reppold ◽  
Inajá Tavares ◽  
Claudio Simon Hutz
Keyword(s):  
Religious Practice ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Shed Light

The construct of self-compassion is based on Buddhist’s teachings on compassion towards oneself. This study provides criterion validity evidence for the Self-Compassion Scale – Brazil. A comparison on self-compassion in Buddhist and Catholic practitioners may contribute to support the Brazilian version of the scale, as well as shed light into religious differences on the matter. Participated in the study 59 Catholics and 59 Buddhists, all self-declared a religious practitioner. We administered a socio-demographic questionnaire and the Self-Compassion Scale – Brazil. Buddhist practitioners presented significantly higher score in self-compassion (M = 4.45, SD = .51) than Catholic practitioners (M = 2.98, SD = .63): t(116) = 13.78, p < .001 (d = 2.56). In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between frequency of religious practice and self-compassion (r = .39, p = .003). Future studies may investigate the relationship between self-compassion and neo-Pentecostal practitioners, which has been increasing in number in Brazil.

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.

Self-compassion: the influences on the university students’ life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani Abdel Hafeez Abdel Azeem ◽  
Mohammed Hasan Ali Al-Abyadh
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
The Self ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Compassion Scale

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction, and there is a significant statistical correlation between some dimensions of the self-compassion scale (family, self-kindness, common human feelings and mental alertness). Design/methodology/approach The researcher used the Self-Compassion scale prepared by Neff (2003) translated by the researchers, in a sample of 150 students in Egypt, and Multidimensional Student’s Life Satisfaction Scale, developed by Huebner et al. (1998) translated by the researchers. Findings The results of the study showed that self-compassion is high in university students. The study also showed a negative correlation with the dimension of psychological self-judgment and life satisfaction, as it indicated the possibility of predicting life satisfaction through the dimensions of self-compassion, except for the dimensions of isolation and autism, and excessive communication with the self. It also indicated that there are no differences between males and females as far as the variable of self-compassion, as well as the absence of differences between males and females as far as the variable of satisfaction with life is concerned. However, the family dimension showed a difference in favor of males. Originality/value The inclusion of extension programs to develop self-compassion for various segments of society in light of the continuing corona pandemic, and paying attention to religious counseling programs that support the use of spiritual values in self-strengthening which is reflected in the strengthening of psychological resilience and thus a sense of satisfaction with life.

scholarly journals Correlation Self-Compassion and Happiness among University Students in Timor-Leste: Gratitude as Moderation Variable

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lurdes Antonina Dos Santos Beni ◽  
Latipun Latipun
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Timor Leste ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

Happiness is important for humans because happiness experienced by each is closely related to high self-compassion. Individuals who have a high understanding of the events they experience tend to feel happy. The relationship can be strengthened by gratitude. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between Self-compassion and happiness moderated by gratitude to students. The subject in this study was 316 students. Instrument research uses the Self-compassion Scale (SCS), The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) and the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ). The analysis of the data used the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between self-compassion and happiness which was moderated by gratitude (&beta; = .29 and p = .046), and self-compassion contribution with happiness was moderated by gratitude which was equal to 18.1%.

scholarly journals Relationship of Mental Health Stigma with Self Compassion and other Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Shibli ◽  
Zarqa Latif
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

<p>A study was conducted in various hospitals and clinics to find out the relationship of mental health stigma with Buddhist concept self-compassion. 300 patients those included 150 indoor patients and 150 outdoor patients were studied. Self-compassion scale and Discrimination and stigma scale (DISC-12) were used. It was assumed that that a relationship may be found between self compassion level and mental health stigma? The responses of the patients were analyzed with SPSS (22). The Self compassion responses reflected low 144 (48 %), moderate, 148 (49.3 %) and 8 (2.7 %) high levels, however, no significant relationship was found between self compassion and mental health stigma. Some important information about indoor and outdoor patients, gender, mental status and various classifications of mental illness and relationship of these with mental health stigma also emerged. The study in a noticeable manner contributed towards the understanding of mental health stigma, cross cultural applications recommended. </p>

scholarly journals Relationship of Mental Health Stigma with Self Compassion and other Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Shibli ◽  
Zarqa Latif
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

<p>A study was conducted in various hospitals and clinics to find out the relationship of mental health stigma with Buddhist concept self-compassion. 300 patients those included 150 indoor patients and 150 outdoor patients were studied. Self-compassion scale and Discrimination and stigma scale (DISC-12) were used. It was assumed that that a relationship may be found between self compassion level and mental health stigma? The responses of the patients were analyzed with SPSS (22). The Self compassion responses reflected low 144 (48 %), moderate, 148 (49.3 %) and 8 (2.7 %) high levels, however, no significant relationship was found between self compassion and mental health stigma. Some important information about indoor and outdoor patients, gender, mental status and various classifications of mental illness and relationship of these with mental health stigma also emerged. The study in a noticeable manner contributed towards the understanding of mental health stigma, cross cultural applications recommended. </p>

Relation Between Lack of Forgiveness and Depression

2016 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myung-Sun Chung
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Moderated Multiple Regression ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale

Although an association between lack of forgiveness and poor mental health is known, prior studies have reported mixed findings of the relationship between lack of forgiveness and depressive symptoms. In an attempt to explain the strength differences between lack of forgiveness and depressive symptoms, this study examined the moderating effect of self-compassion. A total of 311 Korean teachers (89 men, 222 women; M age = 39.3 year, SD = 9.1) were asked to complete self-report questionnaires, including the Korean versions of the Trait Forgivingness Scale, the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Moderated multiple regression was used for analysis, and a buffering interaction of self-compassion was discovered. Specifically, self-compassion moderated the relationship between lack of forgiveness and depression; the relationship was stronger for those low on self-compassion.

Parents’ and Siblings’ Influence On One’s Self Esteem

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Seena M. Mathai ◽  
Debolina Chatterjee ◽  
Bhuvaneswari Mohanraj
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Research Data ◽  
The Self ◽  
Native Place ◽  
Age Range ◽  
As Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

Parents and siblings play a major role in influencing the self-esteem of an individual. The parents’ relationship with the child, their responses to the child’s academic performance which includes motivation as well as encouragement plays a huge role in building up a positive self-esteem which further helps them to develop a better personality; better career along with that self-esteem also helps one to solve their problems in life. In this research, data from 112 participants were collected through an online survey focusing on the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem across a specific age range. Parenting styles were assessed using 20 question model(What questions, while self-esteem was evaluated using Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Through this research the effect of native place on one’s self esteem was determined along with the effect of other factors such as relationship with siblings, academic performance on self-esteem was analysed

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