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Self-Compassion, Stress, and Coping.

Ashley Batts Allen¹, Mark R Leary

¹Duke University.

Social and Personality Psychology Compass

|August 6, 2010

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Self-compassion involves treating yourself with kindness during difficult times. Highly self-compassionate individuals primarily use positive cognitive restructuring to cope with stress.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Coping Mechanisms
Self-Compassion Research

Background:

Self-compassion is characterized by kindness and concern towards oneself during negative experiences.
Understanding how self-compassion influences coping strategies is crucial for mental well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the construct of self-compassion within the framework of coping research.
To identify specific coping mechanisms employed by individuals high in self-compassion when facing stressful events.

Main Methods:

Review and analysis of existing research on self-compassion and coping strategies.
Comparison of coping methods used by individuals with high versus low self-compassion.

Main Results:

Individuals high in self-compassion predominantly utilize positive cognitive restructuring.
No significant differences were observed in problem-solving or distraction coping between high and low self-compassionate individuals.
Evidence regarding seeking social support as a coping strategy remains inconclusive, necessitating further investigation.

Conclusions:

Self-compassion is strongly linked to positive cognitive restructuring as a primary coping strategy.
Coping through problem-solving and distraction does not appear to be significantly influenced by levels of self-compassion.
Further research is required to clarify the role of social support seeking in the coping repertoire of self-compassionate individuals.