The mediating role of self-compassion in positive education for student mental health during Covid-19
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22945537 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Olivia L Pastore (0000-0003-0785-7181, Department of Human Kinetics, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa , 125 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 1A2 , Canada, corresponding author), Michelle S Fortier (Department of Human Kinetics, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa , 125 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 1A2 , Canada), Michelle Fortier (0000-0001-9683-1519, University of Ottawa) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Promotion International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapro/daad107 |
| PMID | 37721374 |
| OpenAlex | W4386817565 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 49 |
In this quasi-experimental design, we tested the hypothesis that a quality of life (QOL) positive education course delivered online during COVID-19 would promote undergraduate students’ mental health by improving self-compassion. A total of 104 students (69 enrolled in the QOL course and 35 in control courses) completed a questionnaire assessing mental health and self-compassion before and after completion of their courses. Two-way mixed ANCOVAs were used to analyse the effects of the positive education course on mental health and self-compassion over time. Compared to control students, QOL students’ mental health and self-compassion significantly increased from baseline to endpoint. A simple mediation analysis confirmed the mediating role of self-compassion between the positive education course and enhanced mental health. This study adds to the emerging literature vis-à-vis positive education and its effects on student mental health through self-compassion.
Compassion · Mediation · Mental health · Mindfulness · Psychotherapist · Quality of life (healthcare) · Self-compassion · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |