Author: Bhoomika H, Johnson W S & Mohsina Sultana
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04042027
Abstract: Self-compassion involves being kind and understanding toward oneself during difficulties, fostering emotional resilience. Perceived social support refers to feeling cared for and supported by family, friends, and significant others.
The present study explores the role of self-compassion in perceived social support among young adults, focusing on its influence on interpersonal perception and psychological adjustment. The sample size collected was 132. The questionnaires used in this study are Demographic Data Sheet, The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF) . The MSPSS was developed in 1988 by Gregory D. Zimet, Nancy W. Dahlem, Sara G. Zimet, and Gordon K. Farley. It is a 12-item self-report instrument designed to measure perceived social support from three specific sources: family, friends, and significant others and SCS-SF scale was developed by Filip Raes, Elizabeth Pommier, Kristin D. Neff, and Dinska Van Gucht in 2011. It is a 12-item validated, shortened version of the original 26-item Self-Compassion Scale created by Dr. Kristin Neff. The scale measures self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. The data collected was analysed using the descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, t-test and Anova. The present study found a significant positive correlation between total selfcompassion and perceived social support, no significant gender differences in either variable and no significant domicile differences except for the common humanity subscale.
Keywords: Self -Compassion, Perceived Social Support, Social Functioning And Young Adults.
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