BACKGROUND The construct of self-compassion is receiving increased attention due to its strong link to mental health. Nonetheless, many questions concerning its dimensionality and construct validity remain open. AIMS The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factorial structure and construct validity of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) in a sample of 424 Italian participants ranging in age...

Abstract Objectives Recent research has suggested that Chinese individuals from a collectivist culture may have different understanding of self-compassion, which could differentially contribute to mental health. This study aimed obtain an in-depth insight into adults’ self-compassion. Methods Four online focus groups in undergraduates discussed the construct self-compassion based on self-kindne...

Flourishing is an individual’s condition that shows optimal self-development and able to carry out its functions properly based on their strengths. One of the factors determines levels flourishing self-compassion. Self-compassion defined as a form behavior opens accepts one’s feelings when someone experiences difficult situations. The purpose this study was determine effect self-compassion amon...

Introduction: It is important to consider the concept of compassionate care within a cultural context in terms of how it might be perceived and demonstrated in practice. People may vary in what constitutes suffering due to variations in their values, culture, needs and understanding. In this paper we report on the findings from data collected from Greek and Greek-Cypriot Nurses during a study w...

Mahasiswa Psikologi Profesi Klinis yang sedang melaksanakan Praktik Kerja (PKPP) rentan memiliki stres tinggi. Risiko peningkatan tinggi dapat berpengaruh negatif pada dirinya sendiri, perannya menangani klien, dan keseluruhan perkuliahan dihadapinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan self-compassion dengan mahasiswa Magister PKPP. Pengambilan data dilakukan 117 dari 17 univers...

Self-Compassion adalah sikap kasih sayang kepada diri sendiri saat menghadapi kesulitan, pemahaman bahwa kesulitan dan ketidaksempurnaan bagian hidup setiap manusia, kemampuan individu untuk memahami emosi yang dirasakan, pendekatan logis introspeksi ketika dihadapkan pada sebuah permasalahan. Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan memberikan gambaran mengenai dinamika mahasiswa tingkat akhir akti...

Depression and severe psychological distress are frequently comorbid with diabetes and are associated with reduced adherence to medication and healthy lifestyle regimens, poorer glycemic control, and increased complications. The mixed success of existing treatments for depression in diabetes patients suggests a need for supplementary approaches to this common problem. This article reviews recen...