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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Buddhist Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Self-compassion, originating in Buddhism, is widely studied in Western psychology.
  • However, its application and interpretation within Buddhist traditions remain underexplored.
  • Existing Western measures may not align with Buddhist philosophical underpinnings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility and functions of self-compassion among Buddhists.
  • To examine how the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) performs within a Buddhist sample.
  • To explore potential discrepancies between Western self-compassion constructs and Buddhist concepts.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 411 participants (179 Buddhists, 232 non-Buddhists).
  • Participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS).
  • Confirmatory factor analysis and correlational analyses were performed.

Main Results:

  • The original six dimensions of the SCS were not replicated in either sample.
  • Among Buddhists, self-kindness and common humanity dimensions showed unexpected correlational patterns.
  • These dimensions were not negatively correlated with their opposites nor associated with better emotional outcomes in Buddhists.
  • Loving-kindness meditation practice did not predict self-kindness and common humanity in Buddhists.

Conclusions:

  • The SCS may not accurately capture Buddhist conceptualizations of self-compassion.
  • Significant theoretical differences exist between Western self-compassion and Buddhist principles.
  • Implications for the measurement and clinical application of self-compassion in Buddhist contexts require further consideration.