Self-Compassion Buffers the Psychological Distress from Perceived Discrimination Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Emerging Adults:  A Longitudinal Study

Li, Qianfeng; Wu, Jia Rung; Wu, Qinglu

doi:10.1007/s12671-021-01810-6

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“…Therefore, the higher is the score, the higher is the level of self-compassion. The CSCS exhibits strong psychometric properties, including internal consistency, construct validity, and test re-test reliability across Chinese samples ( Chen et al, 2011 ; Li et al, 2022 ). The structure of the scale was verified using confirmatory factor analysis of the structural equation model, and model was estimated with the weighted least squares mean-adjusted and variance-adjusted estimator.…”

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Self-compassion moderates the relationship between neuroticism and depression in junior high school students

Wang,

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Neuroticism, an emotion-related personality trait, is often associated with a greater susceptibility to depression. On the other hand, self-compassion involves treating oneself in a peaceful, mindful, and friendly manner, particularly in the face of failure or frustration. The study investigated the relationship between neuroticism and depression in junior high school students, as well as the moderating role of self-compassion. A total of 757 junior high school students participated in the survey, which included the Children’s Depression Inventory, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised, Short Scale for Chinese, and the Chinese version of the Self-Compassion Scale. The results revealed that neuroticism positively predicted depression, while self-compassion had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between neuroticism and depression. Specifically, higher levels of self-compassion were associated with a weaker link between neuroticism and depression. These findings suggest that interventions promoting self-compassion may be beneficial for students exhibiting neurotic tendencies.

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Self-compassion moderates the relationship between neuroticism and depression in junior high school students

Wang,

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…48 Studies have contended that self-compassion buffers the negative effect of stress (eg, body shame and perceived discrimination) on mental health. [49][50][51][52] The association between external shame and depression and anxiety symptoms is weaker in individuals with high levels of self-compassion than in those with low levels of self-compassion. 50 The protective function of self-compassion in moderating the association between stress and mental health has also been found in educational settings.…”

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Work Stress, Work-Related Rumination, and Depressive Symptoms in University Teachers: Buffering Effect of Self-Compassion

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2023

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The association between work stress and depressive symptoms has been well documented. More research is still needed to further investigate the underlying explanatory process mechanism and the potential protective function of personal resource in attenuating the negative effect of work stress on mental health. To address this gap and informed by the stress process model and emotion regulation theory,the present study examined the indirect role of work-related rumination and the buffering effect of selfcompassion in university teachers, a population with increased vulnerabilities for both work stress and mental health issues. Methods: This study collected data from 727 university teachers (M age = 37.65 ± 7.77 years, 61.5% women) through an online survey. Indirect effect analysis and moderation effect analysis were implemented using structural equation modeling via Mplus. Results: Work stress was directly and indirectly associated with depressive symptoms through work-related rumination, and selfcompassion moderated the associations between (a) work stress and depressive symptoms and (b) work-related rumination and depressive symptoms. The direct and indirect effects of work stress on depressive symptoms were weaker in university teachers with high levels of self-compassion than in those with low levels of self-compassion. Conclusion: Work stress was associated with depressive symptoms through a cognitive pathway. The findings deepen our understanding of the link between work stress and mental health outcomes by revealing the indirect role of cognitive processes, the protective function of emotion regulation strategies, and their interplay. Reducing work-related rumination and strengthening selfcompassion may constitute effective interventions to alleviate the negative effects of work stress on mental health.

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“…These students are likely to have less access to useful resources (e.g., adequate financial support) to facilitate their academic achievement before graduating ( 8 ) and are more likely to experience unfair treatment (e.g., a lack of fair employment opportunities) and relatively poor life situations ( 9 ). Studies have found that perceived social class discrimination is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety among college students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families ( 10 , 11 ). The response styles theory indicates that paying repetitive and passive concern to the causes and results of stress events and situations may lead to psychological symptoms ( 12 ).…”

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Social Class-Based Discrimination and Psychological Symptoms Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged College Students: The Moderated Mediation Role of Stress Mindset and Rumination

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Front. Psychiatry

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Discrimination as a crucial stressor damages the mental health of socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals through increased ruminative thinking. A “stress-is-enhancing” mindset may protect the mental health of socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals under the pressures of perceived discrimination and rumination. This study examined the mediating role of rumination and the moderating role of stress mindset in the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological symptoms among socioeconomically disadvantaged college students. A total of 919 socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students (48.4% female, ages 17–25) were recruited. The results indicated that perceived discrimination was positively associated with psychological symptoms among socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students through rumination (B = 0.11, boot SE = 0.01, boot 95% CIs = [0.08, 0.13]). Importantly, stress mindset moderated the indirect association between perceived discrimination and psychological distress through rumination (B = −0.18, boot SE = 0.08, boot 95% CIs = [−0.32, −0.03]). Specifically, compared with individuals with low levels of the stress-is-enhancing mindset, the indirect effect of perceived discrimination on psychological distress through rumination was weaker among individuals with high levels of the stress-is-enhancing mindset. The findings provide support for future intervention practice to promote a stress-is-enhancing mindset to protect the mental health of socioeconomically disadvantaged college students under the pressures of perceived discrimination and rumination.

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Self-Compassion Buffers the Psychological Distress from Perceived Discrimination Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Emerging Adults: A Longitudinal Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Self-compassion moderates the relationship between neuroticism and depression in junior high school students

Self-compassion moderates the relationship between neuroticism and depression in junior high school students

Work Stress, Work-Related Rumination, and Depressive Symptoms in University Teachers: Buffering Effect of Self-Compassion

Social Class-Based Discrimination and Psychological Symptoms Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged College Students: The Moderated Mediation Role of Stress Mindset and Rumination

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