Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15411682
AutoresMeredith L Terry (Duke University, autor correspondente), Mark R Leary (0000-0001-9373-6081, Duke University), Sneha Mehta (0009-0008-6226-709X, Duke University)
Ano2012
Volume12
Fascículo3
Páginas278-290
Data de publicação2012-04-30
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSelf and Identity (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15298868.2012.667913
OpenAlexW2050654322
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas28
Referências citadas39

Life transitions that include moving to a new location are stressful, particularly if difficulties arise in the new environment. This study focused on the role of self-compassion in moderating students' reactions to social and academic difficulties in the transition to college. Before starting college, 119 students completed a measure of self-compassion, the degree to which people treat themselves kindly during distressing situations. At the end of their first semester, participants answered questions about their social and academic difficulties and completed measures of homesickness, depression, and satisfaction with their decision to attend the university. Students who scored higher in self-compassion weathered difficulties more successfully, reported lower homesickness and less depression, and expressed greater satisfaction with their decision to attend the university

Anxiety · Compassion · Depression (economics · Depressive symptoms · Life satisfaction · Mindfulness · Psychiatry · Self-compassion · Transition (genetics · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes · Clinical Psychology · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology