Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults.
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| Title: | Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults. |
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| Authors: | Neff, KristinD. (AUTHOR), McGehee, Pittman (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Self & Identity. Jul-Sep2010, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p225-240. 16p. 4 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Adolescent psychology, Compassion, Problem solving in adolescence, Self-acceptance in adolescence, Self-esteem in adolescence, Self-actualization (Psychology) in adolescence, Self-control in adolescence, Behavioral assessment of teenagers |
| Abstract: | Self-compassion is an adaptive way of relating to the self when considering personal inadequacies or difficult life circumstances. However, prior research has only examined self-compassion among adults. The current study examined self-compassion among adolescents (N = 235; Mage = 15.2) and included a sample of young adults as a comparison group (N = 287; Mage = 21.1). Results indicated that self-compassion was strongly associated with well-being among adolescents as well as adults. In addition, family and cognitive factors were identified as predictors of individual differences in self-compassion. Finally, self-compassion was found to partially mediate the link between family/cognitive factors and well-being. Findings suggest that self-compassion may be an effective intervention target for teens suffering from negative self-views. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Self-compassion is an adaptive way of relating to the self when considering personal inadequacies or difficult life circumstances. However, prior research has only examined self-compassion among adults. The current study examined self-compassion among adolescents (N = 235; Mage = 15.2) and included a sample of young adults as a comparison group (N = 287; Mage = 21.1). Results indicated that self-compassion was strongly associated with well-being among adolescents as well as adults. In addition, family and cognitive factors were identified as predictors of individual differences in self-compassion. Finally, self-compassion was found to partially mediate the link between family/cognitive factors and well-being. Findings suggest that self-compassion may be an effective intervention target for teens suffering from negative self-views. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15298868 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15298860902979307 |
