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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Emotion regulation (ER) is crucial for mental well-being.
  • Previous research on self-compassion (SC) and ER shows inconsistent findings.
  • Diverse models of ER (strategy-based vs. skill-based) complicate understanding the SC-ER relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the predictive roles of SC and ER skills on adaptive and maladaptive ER strategies.
  • To evaluate the links between SC, ER skills, and ER strategies.
  • To explore the mediating role of ER skills in the SC-ER relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design.
  • Utilized standardized questionnaires and visual analogue scales.
  • Employed regression and mediation analyses.

Main Results:

  • Self-compassion (SC) positively predicted adaptive ER strategies (e.g., cognitive reappraisal, acceptance) and ER skills.
  • SC negatively predicted maladaptive ER strategies (e.g., behavioral avoidance, ruminations).
  • ER skills also positively predicted adaptive strategies and negatively predicted maladaptive ones.

Conclusions:

  • Self-compassion (SC) is a significant predictor of effective emotion regulation (ER).
  • ER skills mediate the positive impact of SC on adaptive ER strategy use.
  • Findings underscore the importance of fostering SC for improved ER outcomes.