Agreeableness as a Mediator on Correlation between Self-Compassion and Prosocial Behavior in Adolescents

Abstract

The research on self-compassion and prosocial behavior showed a significant positive relationship. But there are also studies showed that there is no significant relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behavior. Agreeableness has a positive and significant relationship with self-compassion and prosocial. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behavior mediated by agreeableness. This research is a quantitative research with 184 subjects from Batu 1 State Vocational School aged 15-18 years. The instruments used were Self Compassion Scale -Short Form (SCS-SF), Prosocial Behavior Scale, and Big Five Inventory. Analysis of the data used is mediated multiple regression in SPSS 21. The results of statistical analysis show the value of the relationship of self-compassion, agreeableness and prosocial β = .082; p = .258 and a significant indirect relationship coefficient β = .118; z = 3.39; p = .00. These results mean that there is an indirect relationship between self-compassion and prosocial, which is mediated by agreeablenes. It can be concluded that agreeableness can be a mediator in the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial.

Empathy as Mediator in Relationship between Self-Compassion and Prosocial Behavior among Adolescents

“…This study supports the previous finding that helping intentions increased with higher levels of self-compassion (Welp & Brown, 2014). Self-compassion or mercy for self can cause a sense of compassion for others (Puspasari & Nabila, 2019). Willingness to help can come from the self in addition to the situation (Welp & Brown, 2014).…”

“…Similar to agreeableness, someone with a pleasant disposition is likely to have positive social relationships with others. For those who desire to have positive social relationships, self-compassion can promote the establishment of prosocial behaviour (Puspasari & Nabila, 2019). Therefore, the relationship between self-compassion to prosocial behaviour was mediated by traits which more stable throughout life.…”

“…Meanwhile, the study conducted by Puspasari and Nabila (2019) found that agreeableness was a mediator in the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behaviour. A person who has the personality of agreeableness easier to help others.…”

Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Prosocial Behavior Among University Students; Mediating Role of Empathy

“…Adults who engage in pro-social behaviour report higher levels of happiness, wellbeing, and academic achievement [9][10][11][12]. Thus, it is crucial for students to act in a pro-social manner toward everyone, including family, friends, strangers, and other classmates [13].…”

“…Even in Pakistan, more specifically in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is currently no study examining the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behaviour among university students, as well as the mediating role of empathy in this positive relationship. Various studies have been conducted to investigate the mediating role of different variables in the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behavior [5][6][7]13]. This study examines "the relationship between self-compassion and prosocial behaviour among university students and the mediating role of empathy" based on the scant and scarce literature that is currently available in globe.…”