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The association between self-compassion, affective temperament, and parental bonding styles
Moriaki Satoh1, Hirofumi Hirakawa1, Masaki Eto1
1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|April 20, 2026
Summary
Self-compassion is linked to a positive hyperthymic temperament and negatively to anxious temperament and maternal overprotection. Understanding these factors can enhance mental well-being and self-support strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Self-compassion, the act of offering oneself support during distress, is crucial for mental well-being.
- This study explores the influence of affective temperament and parental bonding on self-compassion in healthy individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of affective temperament and parental bonding styles on self-compassion.
- To identify specific temperamental and relational factors associated with self-compassion levels.
Main Methods:
- 107 healthy participants completed measures of self-compassion, affective temperament, and parental bonding.
- Multiple regression analyses, including stepwise and subclass analyses, were used to examine relationships.
Main Results:
- Higher self-compassion scores correlated positively with hyperthymic temperament and negatively with anxious temperament and maternal overprotection.
- Positive self-compassion facets linked to affective temperaments, while negative facets associated with temperaments and maternal overprotection.
Conclusions:
- Hyperthymic temperament and lower anxious temperament may foster self-compassion.
- Maternal overprotection appears to be a significant negative predictor of self-compassion.
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