The self-compassion scale : its psychometric properties and correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress
Year: 2021
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: One aim of this study was to translate and adapt the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) developed by Kristin Neff. The study also explored the relation between self-compassion and psychological distress measured by the DASS-21 and the structure and internal consistency of the SCS. The SCS aims to measure the dimension of self-compassion within the sub-categories: (1) self-kindness (2) self-judgement, (3) common humanity, (4) social isolation, (5) mindfulness, and (6) over-identification. Three research questions were posed: (1) Will the 6-factor structure hold in the Icelandic version? (2) Will the 6-factor structure demonstrate a weaker correlation for positive traits the factor measures (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness) than for the negative traits (self-judgement, social isolation, and over-identification) with depression, anxiety, and stress? (3) Is self-compassion as measured by the SCS associated with clinical symptoms measured by DASS-21 in an Icelandic sample? A cross-sectional questionnaire design was employed with a convenience sample with 249 participants of age 18 to 60+ years who were invited to participate via social media. The findings indicate that the Icelandic version of the SCS scale has somewhat good internal consistency and validity. The study confirmed that self-compassion was negatively correlated with depression, anxiety, and stress. This study was valuable as the SCS was back translated and refined for the Icelandic context. \nKeywords: self-compassion, psychometrics, mental health, dass-21, depression, anxiety, stress
Source: Skemman
Author: Sunna Ösp Mímisdóttir
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7033842065