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Background:

  • Self-compassion's link to well-being is established, but compassion for others' impact is less clear.
  • Previous research shows mixed findings regarding compassion for others and its effect on well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analysis examining the relationship between compassion for others and well-being.
  • To investigate potential causal links between compassion for others and well-being through interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A multilevel meta-analysis of 54 effect sizes was performed.
  • Intervention studies (six effect sizes) were analyzed to explore causality.

Main Results:

  • A moderate, significant positive association (r=0.26) was found between compassion for others and overall well-being.
  • The positive relationship was consistent across psychological, cognitive, and social well-being, and positive affect.
  • Interventions involving compassion training showed moderate improvements in well-being, suggesting a potential causal effect, though preliminary.

Conclusions:

  • Compassion for others is a distinct and meaningful contributor to overall well-being.
  • While preliminary evidence suggests a causal link, further research with robust control groups is necessary to confirm causality.