THE ROLE OF SELF-COMPASSION IN LONELINESS

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    Abstract

    Self-compassion has recently gained attention in research and clinical practice, as it is associated with psychological health and overall well-being. Equally, loneliness has become a worldwide concern for many people and intensified by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Previous findings have suggested that self-compassion is associated with more social connections, while self-compassion and loneliness correlate negatively. This study examined the association between self-compassion and loneliness after controlling for social isolation. One hundred ninety-eight participants (66.2% women) between the ages of 21 and 65 completed a series of online questionnaires measuring self-compassion, loneliness, perceived social support, and social isolation. Self-compassion was significantly negatively correlated with loneliness. Furthermore, self-compassion predicted levels of loneliness even after controlling for age, perceived social support, and social isolation.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)141-154
    Number of pages14
    JournalHellenic Journal of Psychology
    Volume21
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2024

    Keywords

    • Loneliness
    • Self-compassion
    • Social isolation
    • Social support

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