Self-Compassion and Compassion for Others: A Multiple Mediation Study of Personal Values

ConclusionsSelf-compassion may be a way to enhance compassion for others, and differences in personal values (i.e., self-transcendence) may help explain this important link. Findings suggest the importance of evaluating motivation-related mediators in self-compassion research. Moreover, the research emphasizes the importance of identifying specific pathways through which self-compassion can potentially yield benefits. Further work in this area can enhance our understanding of the construct as well as inform future self-compassion interventions.Pre-registrationThis study was pre-registered in  AsPredicted.org (#86706).

Source: Mindfulness - August 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research