scholarly journals Mindfulness and academic resilience among unprivileged college students: The mediating role of self-compassion

HUMANITAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Hanan Salsabila ◽  
Pratiwi Widyasari
2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110120
Author(s):  
Paige McAllister ◽  
Amber Vennum

Feminist theories describe how women who experience sexual violence often internalize cultural narratives which can lead to self-blame and disconnection. Self-compassion has the potential to provide a buffer against these negative outcomes. This study explored self-compassion as a mediator of the association between experiencing sexual violence and negative mental health outcomes. The sample consisted of 368 undergraduate women. A path analysis revealed that experiencing sexual violence prior to the beginning of the semester was positively associated with self-criticism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms at the end of the semester directly and indirectly through self-compassion mid-semester. Clinical and research implications are also discussed.


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