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25-08-2023 | ORIGINAL PAPER

From Self-Compassion to Life Satisfaction: Examining the Mediating Effects of Self-Acceptance and Meaning in Life

Auteurs: Faye B. Zipagan, Lourdes Joy T. Galvez Tan

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 9/2023

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Abstract

Objectives

Despite the well-established link between self-compassion and subjective well-being, little is understood about the mechanisms of this relationship. This study aimed to determine whether self-acceptance and meaning in life act as mediators between self-compassion and life satisfaction.

Method

Using a cross-sectional survey design, this study utilized a sample of 178 Filipino adults. A mediation analysis was run using participants’ responses to the Self-Compassion Scale, Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale.

Results

Self-acceptance was not a significant mediator (B = 0.12, SE = 0.19, 95% CI: [−0.296, 0.425]) while meaning in life had a significant mediating effect (B = 0.50, SE = 0.12, 95% CI: [0.271, 0.770]) between self-compassion and life satisfaction. When self-compassion was analyzed in terms of its components, the serial mediating effect of self-acceptance and meaning in life was found to be significant for common humanity (B = 0.18, SE = 0.09, 95% CI [0.036, 0.397]) and mindfulness (B = 0.17, SE = 0.08, 95% CI [0.032, 0.354]) but not for self-kindness (B = 0.09, SE = 0.07, 95% CI [−0.019, 0.259]).

Conclusions

These results contribute to the understanding of how overall and certain components of self-compassion predict life satisfaction. Focusing on meaning in life, and to a certain extent on self-acceptance, may potentially maximize the impact of self-compassion on life satisfaction.

Preregistration

This study is not preregistered.
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Metagegevens
Titel
From Self-Compassion to Life Satisfaction: Examining the Mediating Effects of Self-Acceptance and Meaning in Life
Auteurs
Faye B. Zipagan
Lourdes Joy T. Galvez Tan
Publicatiedatum
25-08-2023
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 9/2023
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02183-8