Mediating role of optimism in the relationship between self-compassion and subjective well-being

Zeynep Akkuş Çutuk

doi:10.14687/jhs.v18i2.6139

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Zeynep Akkuş Çutuk Trakya University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8364-4431

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https://doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v18i2.6139

Keywords:

Self-compassion, subjective well-being, optimism

Abstract

In this study, whether optimism has a mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and subjective well-being was examined. The sample of the study consisted of 302 volunteer participants (117 [38.74%] males) between the ages of 18 and 47. Data were obtained using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), and Optimism Scale (OS). The data obtained from the scales were analyzed with the Structural Equation Model using IBM SPSS Amos 22.00 statistical package program. According to the findings of the study, optimism plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and subjective well-being. Consequently, self- compassion affects optimism, and this effect may increase subjective well-being.

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Zeynep Akkuş Çutuk, Trakya University

Associate Professor, Trakya University, Department of Educational Sciences

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