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Self-compassion, interpersonal difficulties and mental health problems in university students
(University of Management and Technology Lahore, 2017) Batool Atia
The current study explored the manifestation and expression of self-compassion and its impact on the interpersonal relationship and mental health in university students. The indigenous scale of self-compassion was developed in this study. The sample size was consisted of 400 female and male students; with the age range of 18-30 years (M=22.23, SD=2.60), in equal proportion from Bs four years' programs. The sample was selected through multistage sampling technique from both government and private universities of Lahore. Self-compassion, interpersonal difficulty and student problems checklist were given to university students. Factor analysis of self-compassion scale indicated three factors including as Mindfulness, Self-kindness and Spirituality. The present study investigated that, self-compassion inversely associated with mental health problems and interpersonal difficulties in university students. Regression analysis revealed that self-compassion and interpersonal difficulties were significant predictor of mental health problems in university students. The results were discussed in the terms of gender differences, demographic variables and implication for counseling services.