Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the. The scssf demonstrated adequate internal consistency. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the factorial structure of the shortform version of the selfcompassion scale scssf and validate its use with medical students. We do not recommend using the short form if you are interested in subscale scores since theyre less reliable with the short form. Self report measures for love and compassion research.
To the left of each item, indicate how often you behave in the stated manner, using the following scale. Neff, 2003a was the first tool of its kind and specifically developed as a method by which individual differences in selfcompassion could be assessed. The objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short form version of the self compassion scale scs. The vast majority of research on self compassion has been conducted using the self compassion scale scs neff, 2003a, which assesses trait levels of self compassion. Selfcompassion involves being kind toward oneself in instances of. The scs is appropriate for ages 14 and up as long as individuals have at lease an 8th grade reading level. An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself. Pdf construction and factorial validation of a short. Construction and factorial validation of a short form of. Yet, selfcompassion in children has not been examined.
Jan 29, 2019 the self compassion scale scs, in both long and short forms, is the most widely used measure of self compassion. Please read each statement carefully before answering. Selfcompassion is a positive attitude we can have towards ourselves, and its also an empirically measurable construct. It will allow participants to assess how they currently practice self compassion and to begin thinking of ways they could become more self compassionate. Selfcompassion scaleshort form scs almost almost never. Pdf an examination of the psychometric properties of the. This research aims to study how compassionfocused therapy cft might work for people with chronic pain. Please feel free to use the selfcompassion scale short form in your research 12 items instead of 26 items. This month we highlight another self report measure, the self compassion scale, short form scs. Remember that higher means for the sj, i, and oi subscales.
The selfcompassion scale examines the relation of selfcompassion to positive psychological health and the five factor model of personality. Two dutch samples were used to construct and crossvalidate the factorial structure of a 12item self compassion scale short form scssf. Yet, self compassion in children has not been examined. Fears of compassion scale different people have different views of compassion and kindness. Fears of compassion scales university of washington. Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the self. Operationally defined and introduced to the positive psychology literature by associate professor dr. The selfcompassion scale scs, in both long and short forms, is the most widely used measure of selfcompassion. In order to see if the benefits of compassionfocused therapy carry over to a larger group over a longer period of time using a guided selfhelp protocol as a model for public. The objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short form version of the self compassion scale. Selfcompassion can predict significant variance in positive psychological health beyond that attributable to personality and is designed to measure an individuals level of selfcompassion. Self compassion scale questionnaire test how self compassionate you are.
The present study was conducted to explore the reliability and validity of the self compassion scale for children scsc. Selfcompassion moderates the perfectionism and depression. Validation of the spanish versions of the long 26 items. The selfcompassion scale scs was created to specifically capture this way of being kind and understanding towards oneself in moments of turmoil. Selfcompassion was measured using the selfcompassion scale short form scssf neff 2003b, 2003b. Selfcompassion is a key psychological construct for assessing clinical outcomes in mindfulnessbased interventions. The present study was conducted to explore the reliability and validity of the self. Compassion, mindfulness and the happiness of health care. This is a twelve item scale where respondents were asked to indicate how often they behave in a certain way. The self compassion scale scs 72 is a 12item questionnaire that measures self compassion. The translated spanish versions of both subscales were administered to two independent samples.
Compassionempathyconnection the center for compassion. Research on selfcompassion in adults and adolescents has consistently shown positive associations of selfcompassion to mindfulness, psychological and physical wellbeing, selfesteem, and compassion towards others. Please feel free to use the self compassion scale short form in your research 12 items instead of 26 items. The scs was developed using an undergraduate sample and has been.
Two dutch samples were used to construct and crossvalidate the factorial structure of a 12item selfcompassion scaleshort. While some people believe that it is important to show compassion and kindness in all situations and contexts, others believe we should be more cautious and can worry about showing it too much to ourselves and to others. This 12item measure provides a useful overview of how a client might typically respond to themselves during. We first explore the psychometric properties of this. Jan 10, 2014 self compassion is a key psychological construct for assessing clinical outcomes in mindfulnessbased interventions. The selfcompassion scaleshort form scss is a 12 item questionnaire developed to assess ones ability to hold feelings of suffering with a sense of warmth, connection and concern p. Using compassion focused therapy as an adjunct to trauma.
To all interested, please feel free to use the self compassion scale scs for research or any other use. Selfcompassion contributes to increased resiliency. Over the past few years, the topic of selfcompassion has attracted increasing attention from both scientific and clinical fields. Different types of love and to examine correlates of compassionate. Selfcompassion is the care and nurturing we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. Rather, as you practice you may experience a partial shift, perhaps a more subtle sense of warmth and openness, a widening in perspective, a quieting of mental stories, a softening of your heart. Studies on the psychometric properties of the short form scssf are scarce. While the self compassion scale scs is undoubtedly the most commonly utilized measure of self compassion, concerns were raised that the 26item scs was too burdensome or semantically complex for use by some individuals kemppainen et al. Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the self compassion scale. Forms of selfcriticism and selfreassurance scale fscsrs selfcompassion scale short form. The scssf has demonstrated good validity and reliability in nonclinical samples, but it has not been used often in research with psychotherapy clients.
The cronbachs alphas in students for this scale are 0. Selfcompassion scale questionnaire test how selfcompassionate you are. The short scale has a near perfect correlation with the long scale when examining total scores. Barring superficial semantic distinction, it is similar to selfacceptance notion in cbt or morita therapy. Selfkindness, common humanity, and mindfulness neff, 2003a. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the factorial structure of the short form version of the self compassion scale scssf and validate its use with medical students. We do not recommend using the short form to examine subscale scores because they are less reliable. Compassion, mindfulness and the happiness of health care workers. The rain of selfcompassion is not a oneshot meditation. The scssf demonstrated adequate internal consistency cronbachs alpha. Although the original long form of the scs is reduced to half, the scssf is reliable and has the same factorial structure as the original scale. Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the selfcompassion scale. Having selfcompassion means to honor and accept your own humanness and accept. For more on selfcompassion and to download the scale, go.
Validation of the spanish versions of the long 26 items and. Pdf construction and factorial validation of a short form. The selfcompassion scale scs 72 is a 12item questionnaire that measures selfcompassion. In order to see if the benefits of compassion focused therapy carry over to a larger group over a longer period of time using a guided self help protocol as a model for public. It was found that selfcompassion scores were significantly lower in the present sample compared to a previous nonclinical sample. The aim of this study was to validate the spanish versions of the long 26 item and short 12 item forms of the selfcompassion scale scs. The authors performed reliability and confirmatory factor analyses cfa. Tfcbt combined with cft was more effective than tfcbt alone on measures of selfcompassion.
In its early form, the scs was hypothesized to be a threefactor scale that included selfkindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Kristin neff, it is comprised of three separate constructs. The selfcompassion scale examines the relation of selfcompassion to positive psychological health and. While the selfcompassion scale scs is undoubtedly the most commonly utilized measure of selfcompassion, concerns were raised that the 26item scs was too burdensome or semantically complex for use by some individuals kemppainen et al. People with chronic pain may feel shameful about their condition and this type of therapy aims to help people to view themselves and their difficulties in a kinder, less critical way i. The objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short form version of the selfcompassion scale. People who practice self compassion can take responsibility for negative. The scale was developed to evaluate the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with the various components of self compassion. Construct validity of the selfcompassion scaleshort form. Selfcompassion scaleshort form scssf is a 12item version of neffs selfcompassion scale. Two hundred medical students completed an electronic questionnaire containing the 12item scssf and the 16item oldenburg burnout inventory. How to cultivate more selfcompassion psychology today.
This includes 6 subscales selfkindness, selfjudgement, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and overidentification. To the left of each item, indicate how often you behave in. Apr 24, 2017 research on self compassion in adults and adolescents has consistently shown positive associations of self compassion to mindfulness, psychological and physical wellbeing, self esteem, and compassion towards others. Selfcompassion is defined as being kind and understanding to ones self in times of. Internalized shame scale iss functions of selfcriticismattacking scale. The objective of the present study was to construct and validate a shortform version of the selfcompassion scale scs. Compassionfocused therapy for chronic pain full text. Evaluating the reliability and validity of the self. Shame, selfcriticism, and compassion measures act with. Compassion scaleshort form scssf in dutch and english offers an economical alternative to the long self. The long version of the selfcompassion scale scs consists of 26 items.
Two dutch samples were used to construct and crossvalidate the factorial structure of a 12item selfcompassion scaleshort form scssf. Self compassion scale short form scssf, also exists. Selfcompassion is extending compassion to ones self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. Neff2 and dinska van gucht1 1 university of leuven, belgium 2 university of texas at austin, tx the objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short form version of the self compassion scale scs. Use the scale to indicate how often you behave in the stated manner. Neffs selfcompassion scale short form please respond to each item by marking one box per row never. Selfcompassion scale short form scssf the scssf has only 12 items and has a nearperfect correlation with the 26item scs when examining total scores. How to learn selfcompassion at home psychology today. The aim of this study was to validate the spanish versions of the long 26 item and short 12 item forms of the self compassion scale scs. In our previous tool of the month posts, we have written about two assessment measures we often give clients who are struggling with shame and self criticism, the forms of selfcriticisingattacking and selfreassuring scale fscrs and the fears of compassion scale. To help people address feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, i like to share a meditation i call the rain of self compassion.
The acronym rain is an easytoremember tool for practicing mindfulness and compassion using the following four steps. Selfcompassion is defined as being kind and understanding to ones self in times of suffering, failure, or when we feel inadequate. Journal of personal and social relationships, 15, 147159. Selfcompassion has garnered recent attention due to its positive association with wellbeing and happiness. Neffs selfcompassion scale shortform please respond to each item by marking one box per row never. Kristin neff has defined selfcompassion as being composed of three main components selfkindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. It is the acknowledgment of our pain, and the rejection of the notion that we should just tough it out. Academic expectation, selfcompassion, psychological. The scale was developed to evaluate the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with the various components of selfcompassion.
This study was designed to examine the factor structure and construct validity of the scssf. Neff recommends this scale for ages 14 and up with a minimum 8th grade reading level. The following is an adapted version of the selfcompassion scale, which researchers use to measure how much selfkindness or harsh selfjudgment we show ourselves. Selfcompassion is the extension of kindness, care, warmth, and understanding instead of beratement and criticism toward oneself when faced with shortcomings, inadequacies, or failures. The vast majority of research on selfcompassion has been conducted using the selfcompassion scale scs neff, 2003a, which assesses trait levels of selfcompassion. Masters and dissertation students also have my permission to use and publish the self compassion scale in their theses. In this article, we present a french adaptation of the scs. Decreased wellbeing of health care workers expressed as stress and decreased job satisfaction influences patient safety and satisfaction and cost containment. The scssf was then validated in a third, english sample.
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