The Use of Latent Profiles to Explore the Multi-dimensionality of Self-compassion
- 01-04-2020
- ORIGINAL PAPER
Gepubliceerd in:
- Auteurs
- Sarah Ullrich-French
- Anne E. Cox
- Gepubliceerd in
- Mindfulness | Uitgave 6/2020
Abstract
Objectives
Self-compassion is a multi-dimensional construct; however, little is known about the multi-dimensionality because a composite self-compassion score is typically used. The purpose of this study was to explore profiles of the self-compassion dimensions using latent profile analysis.
Methods
Three healthy, independent samples completed assessments of self-compassion and psychological inflexibility (sample 1 N = 419), perceived stress (sample 2 N = 384), or perceived stress, anxiety, and depression (sample 3 N = 509).
Results
Similar profile patterns emerged across three independent samples. Profile differences in composite self-compassion revealed different underlying dimensional patterns that resulted in similar composite self-compassion scores. In addition, some profiles with different composite scores had similar levels of psychological inflexibility or perceived stress.
Conclusions
Although there is general support for the use of a composite score representing the relative balance of self-compassion, limitations to representing self-compassion with a single score are highlighted. Key limitations are clarity of what a composite score captures, specific mechanisms underlying the construct, and targeted intervention implications.
- Titel
- The Use of Latent Profiles to Explore the Multi-dimensionality of Self-compassion
- Auteurs
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Sarah Ullrich-French
Anne E. Cox
- Publicatiedatum
- 01-04-2020
- Uitgeverij
- Springer US
- Gepubliceerd in
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Mindfulness / Uitgave 6/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01365-y
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