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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 141-154 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Hellenic Journal of Psychology |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Loneliness
- Self-compassion
- Social isolation
- Social support