Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, and Well-Being

By K. Neff. 2011

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Subfields: Clinical Psychology, Health, Social Psychology

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A longitudinal analysis of the relationship between self-compassion and the psychological effects of perceived stress (2018, neutral): “…well-being (e.g., Allen, Goldwasser, & Leary, 2012; Fong & Loi, 2016; Homan, 2016; Hope, Koestner, & Milyavskaya, 2014; Marshall & Brockman, 2016; Neff, 2011; Neff & McGehee, 2010), but some studies have examined cognitive outcomes such as ruminative thoughts, negative self-views, and suicidal…”
The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis. (2015, background): “Whereas people with high self-esteem often engage in self-serving biases, such as downward social comparisons and self-deception (Blaine & Crocker, 1993), people with high self-compassion anticipate more personal responsibility while at the same time soothing themselves (Leary et al., 2007; Neff, 20”
Self-Compassion Amongst Clients with Problematic Alcohol Use (2012, background): “As many studies have found difficulties in defining, measuring and developing a theory to explain self-esteem (Croker & Park, 2004), a different psychological construct has been proposed; self-compassion (Neff, 2003a, 2003b) which involves feeling compassion and kindness for oneself because they…”
The science of self-compassion. (2012, background): “Self-compassion, on the other hand, appears to offer many of the benefits of high self-esteem with fewer downsides (Neff, 2011).”
Self-compassionate teachers are more autonomy supportive and structuring whereas self-derogating teachers are more controlling and chaotic: The mediating role of need satisfaction and burnout (2020, background): “…involves expressing one’s own true self, being authentic, being attentive to one’s inner states, a positive and kind attitude towards oneself, the perception of being as worthy as other people, and emotional balance deriving from mindfulness (e.g., Neff, 2003a; Neff, 2011; Neff et al., 2005).”
Self-Compassion When Coping With Venture Obstacles: Loving-Kindness Meditation and Entrepreneurial Fear of Failure (2019, background): “Moreover, studies comparing the impact of self- compassion and self- esteem on well- being find that selfcompassion provides greater resilience and stability with fewer downsides (Leary et al., 2007; Neff, 2011).”
Meditation and happiness: Mindfulness and self-compassion may mediate the meditation–happiness relationship (2016, background): “Research shows that each of these two constructs seems to be independently related to well-being (e.g., Baer et al., 2008; Chang, Huang & Lin, 2014; Neff, 2011).”