Self-compassion refers to having an accepting and caring orientation towards oneself.
Although self-compassion has been studied primarily in healthy populations, one …

This paper presents two studies focusing on the link between psychological functioning and
self-compassion as measured by the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), especially in terms of …

Objectives Self‐compassion and emotional regulation have been identified as constructive
attitudes towards the self which can reduce emotional distress. This study is the first to …

Self-compassion, or the ability to kindly accept oneself while suffering, is a topic of significant
and growing scientific interest. Past research has shown, for example, that self-compassion …

Self-compassion has shown to be beneficial for individuals' wellbeing; in particular, it has
been associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to …

Self-compassion is consistently associated with psychological well-being, but most research
has examined their relationship at only a single point in time. This study employed a …

Two studies are presented to examine the relation of self-compassion to psychological
health. Self-compassion entails being kind and understanding toward oneself in instances of …

Self-compassion involves being kind to oneself when challenged with personal weaknesses
or hardship and has been claimed to be associated with resilience in various areas. So far …

The subject of positive attitudes toward self and others has recently been the recipient of
growing attention. In two studies, we explored self-compassion (SC) and forms of concern …

The relation of self-compassion to physical and psychological well-being was investigated
among 182 college students. The self-compassion scale was delineated into three …