Replication: Self-Compassion and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours in Albertan University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Self-compassion as a predictor for health-promoting behaviours has been the subject of several research studies. Self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness have been repeatedly positively correlated with health-promoting behaviours in individuals, such as eating well and doing physical activity (Gedik, 2019; Holden et al., 2020). We hypothesized that the positive components of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness) would positively correlate with health-promoting behaviours. In an attempt to replicate Gedik’s (2019) study, researchers recruited 294 Albertan post-secondary students to respond to an online-based questionnaire. Participants filled out both the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) (Neff, 2003b) and the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (Walker et al., 1995). Findings revealed that, unlike Gedik (2019), isolating behaviours such as feeling cut-off from the world are indicative of improved stress management. Therefore, Gedik’s (2019) results were not replicated. This research’s implications are essential when considering the factorial breakdown of self-compassion and how the factorial relationships to health behaviours are affected by varying populations and contexts. Specifically, the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting restrictions must be considered when interpreting the results presented in this current study.

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

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105320912448 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 135910532091244 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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Self-compassion and insomnia at pregnancy

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.703 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. s268-s268 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.598 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. s238-s238 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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.

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

Nursing Current Jurnal Keperawatan ◽

10.19166/nc.v8i2.3106 ◽

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

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.BAHASA INDONESIA 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.

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

Universitas Psychologica ◽

10.11144/javeriana.upsy14-2.prsc ◽

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.

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CFT & people with intellectual disabilities

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities ◽

10.1108/amhid-07-2017-0030 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 44-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mark Hardiman ◽

Corrina Willmoth ◽

James J. Walsh

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Small Sample ◽

Common Humanity ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Content Type ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Compassion Scale

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effects of compassion-focussed therapy (CFT) on anxiety in a small sample of adults with intellectual disability. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design was employed. Participants (n=3) completed questionnaire measures of anxiety and self-compassion on three occasions: pre-intervention, post-intervention and, at three months follow-up. Post-intervention, they also took part in recorded interviews that were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Findings were then synthesised to develop a comprehensive understanding of their overall experience. Findings Final data synthesis revealed five themes: participant anxiety decreased (reliable for all participants); the faulty self; improved positive compassionate attitudes; increased sense of common humanity; and mindful distraction techniques. Research limitations/implications This research paper offers in-depth analysis of three participants’ experiences rather than reporting in less detail about a larger number of participants. The self-compassion scale required considerable support and reasonable adaptation to be used with these clients. Originality/value Only two other studies have explored the use of CFT with people with intellectual disabilities.

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SELF-COMPASSIONDAN STRES PENGASUHAN IBU YANG MEMILIKI ANAK DENGAN HAMBATAN KOGNITIF

Jurnal Ecopsy ◽

10.20527/ecopsy.v4i1.3415 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

IKA FEBRIAN KRISTIANA

Keyword(s):

Parenting Stress ◽

Parental Stress ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Common Humanity ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Maternal Parenting Stress ◽

Primary School Age ◽

The Relationship ◽

Compassion Scale

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji secara empiris hubungan antara self compassion dengan stress pengasuhan pada ibu yang memiliki anak dengan hambatan kognitif. Self compassion atau mengasihi diri yang terdiri dari aspek self kindness, common humanity dan mindfulnessmenjadi modal bagi seseorang untuk mengatasi emosi negatif sehingga dapat melahirkan upaya yang positif dalam menghadapi stresor termasuk dalam stresor dalam pengasuhan terhadap anak yang memiliki hambatan kognitif. Hipotesis yang diajukan adalah terdapat hubungan negatif antara self compassion dengan stres pengasuhan pada ibu yang memiliki anak dengan hambatan kognitif. Sebanyak 65 ibu dengan anak hambatan kognitif usia sekolah dasar (SD) dipilih secara simpel random di SLB X. Skala self compassion (26 item, α = .89) dan skala stress pengasuhan ibu (35 item, α = .92) digunakan sebagai instrumen pengumpulan data. Hasil analisis regresi menunjukkan r = -.503(p< .05), yang berarti bahwa terdapat hubungan antara self compassion dengan stres pengasuhan ibu. Self compassion memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 25.3% terhadap stress pengasuhan ibu, sedangkan 74.7% dipengaruhi oleh variabel selain self compassion yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Kata kunci: Self Compassion, Stres Pengasuhan, Hambatan Kognitif ABSTRACT This study aims to test empirically the relationship between self-compassion with parenting stress in mothers of children with intellectual/ cogniitive disability (ID). Self compassion consistingthree aspects there are self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness become a capital for a person to overcome negative emotions that can generate positive efforts in facingparental stressor especially parental for children with ID. The hypothesis was negative relationship between self-compassion and parenting stress in mothers of children with ID. A sixty-five (65) mothers with ID’s children of primary school age in Special school (SLB) X were selected by simple random. self-compassion scale (26 items, α = .89) and maternal parenting stress scale (35 items, α = .92) were used as an instrument for collecting data. The result showed R value = -.503 (p <.05), which means that there was a relationship between self-compassion and parental stress among mothers of ID’s children. Self compassion contributedeffectively amount 25.3% towardmaternal stress, while 74.7% was influenced by others. Keywords : self compassion, parental stress, cognitive/ intellectual disability (ID)

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The use of information and communication technologies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviour: a systematic scoping review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029872 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. e029872 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elizabeth Musili Joseph-Shehu ◽

Busisiwe Purity Ncama ◽

Nomaxabiso Mooi ◽

Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Lifestyle Behaviour ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Comprehensive Health ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Health Promoting Lifestyle ◽

And Control

IntroductionHealth-promoting lifestyle behaviours are part of the activities of daily living that influence individual happiness, values and well-being. They play a crucial role in prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among all age groups. Current statistics on mortality, disability and morbidity associated with NCDs are alarming globally. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) for a health-promoting lifestyle behaviour programme enhances health behaviours that are important in the prevention and control of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Our study aimed to map evidence on the use of ICT in comprehensive health-promoting lifestyle behaviour among healthy adults.MethodsEleven electronic databases were searched for the study. We included studies published in English between January 2007 and December 2018 reporting on healthy adults, ICT and any subscales of the health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP). Studies focusing on diseases or disease management and studies that combine monitoring tools in the form of hardware (accelerometer or pedometer) with ICT or computer games were excluded. Data were summarised numerically and thematically.ResultsAll the studies reviewed were conducted in developed countries. Most of the studies reported on physical activity, and findings of one study covered all the subscales of HPLP. The use of ICT for health-promoting lifestyle behaviours was reported to be effective in ensuring health behaviours that can improve physical and mental health.ConclusionOur findings showed that there is a dearth of knowledge on comprehensive health-promoting lifestyle behaviour that can be beneficial for the control and prevention of NCDs. There is a need to carry out primary studies on the use of ICT and comprehensive health-promoting lifestyle, especially among adults in low-income and middle-income countries where there are alarming statistics for mortality and disability associated with NCDs.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42016042568.

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Vietnamese High School Students’ Perception of Body Compassion

Studies on Ethno-Medicine ◽

10.31901/24566772.2021/15.1-2.619 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1-2) ◽

Author(s):

Hung Van Bui

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Body Image ◽

High School Students ◽

The Body ◽

School Students ◽

Common Humanity ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Compassion Scale ◽

Grade 11 ◽

Body Compassion

ABSTRACT Body compassion is primarily influenced by both the multifaceted architecture of body image and self-compassion. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the level of perception of body compassion among Vietnamese students at high school. A group of 396 Vietnamese high school students (121 males and 275 females) participated in a survey. They finished the body compassion scale, which included: Defuse, Common Humanity, Acceptance. The results found that regarding the body compassion towards research scores, the body compassion of females was found to have higher than males. Moreover, body compassion grade 11 had higher scores than grade 10 and grade 12. High school students who had gone through the research showed that Grade 12 would be interested in the Acceptance subscale. In contrast, grades 10 and 11 would be interested in defusion, and common humanity.

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

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1501 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. S415-S415 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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