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The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis.

Ulli Zessin^1,2, Oliver Dickhäuser¹, Sven Garbade²

¹University of Mannheim, Germany.

Applied Psychology. Health and Well-Being

|August 28, 2015

Summary

Self-compassion, a caring attitude towards oneself, is strongly linked to higher well-being. This meta-analysis confirms a significant positive relationship, underscoring its importance for mental health.

Keywords:

happiness meta-analysis moderator self-compassion well-being

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Well-being Research

Background:

Self-compassion involves a positive, caring attitude towards oneself during difficulties.
Individuals with higher self-compassion tend to report greater overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To meta-analytically examine the relationship between self-compassion and various forms of well-being.
To identify potential moderators influencing this relationship.

Main Methods:

A meta-analysis combining 79 independent samples (N=16,416).
Analysis of effect sizes using Pearson correlation coefficients and a random-effects model.

Main Results:

A significant overall positive correlation (r=0.47) between self-compassion and well-being.
The association was stronger for cognitive and psychological well-being than affective well-being.
Evidence suggests a causal link from self-compassion to well-being in some studies.

Conclusions:

Self-compassion is crucial for enhancing individual well-being.
Further research should explore moderators and different facets of well-being related to self-compassion.