Self-Compassion and Coping: a Meta-Analysis

ConclusionsSelf-compassion is important for understanding the mechanisms involved in coping with stress and demanding life events. The size and direction of correlations depend on the coping strategies considered, with protective effects of self-compassion with respect to maladaptive coping being the most pronounced. Further research should examine the relation between self-compassion and coping in more detail and focus on additional moderators.Trial RegistrationThe registration identifier is CRD42018104926.

Source: Mindfulness - January 8, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research