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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Well-being studies

Background:

  • Aging presents unique challenges for older adults.
  • Self-compassion is a potential protective factor against negative aging experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the thoughts of self-compassionate older adults.
  • To determine if self-compassionate thoughts correlate with positive aging responses.

Main Methods:

  • 121 older adults (mean age 76.2) completed self-compassion and self-esteem measures.
  • Participants wrote about age-related events (positive, negative, or neutral).
  • Responses were analyzed for self-compassionate themes and emotional tone.

Main Results:

  • Self-compassion was a predictor of positive responses to aging.
  • Self-compassionate thinking mediated the link between trait self-compassion and emotional tone.
  • Self-compassionate thoughts were associated with the belief that one's attitude aided coping.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults with higher self-compassion engage with age-related events in ways that foster positive outcomes.
  • Interventions promoting self-compassion may enhance well-being in later life.