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The role of self compassion and psychological flexibility in the relationship between perseverance and life satisfaction among academics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This cross-sectional study investigates how perseverance influences life satisfaction among academics, highlighting the novel role of self-compassion and psychological flexibility as parallel mediators. A total of 305 academics from various universities in Türkiye (34% female, 66% male; Mage = 40.22, SD = 8.56) completed standardized measures of life satisfaction, perseverance, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility. Correlational analyses revealed positive associations among all variables. Structural equation modeling indicated that perseverance enhances self-compassion, which in turn promotes psychological flexibility, ultimately increasing life satisfaction. These findings clarify the psychological mechanisms through which perseverance supports well-being and provide evidence-based insights for developing interventions to reduce stress and foster resilience among higher education professionals.

Source: BMC Psychology

DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-03757-y

Authors: Eşref Nas, Metin Taytaş, Mehmet Sıddık Vangölü

Institutions: Dicle University, Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi, Bitlis Eren University

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,990