Self-compassion: the influences on the university students’ life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak

Abstract

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction, and there is a significant statistical correlation between some dimensions of the self-compassion scale (family, self-kindness, common human feelings and mental alertness). Design/methodology/approach The researcher used the Self-Compassion scale prepared by Neff (2003) translated by the researchers, in a sample of 150 students in Egypt, and Multidimensional Student’s Life Satisfaction Scale, developed by Huebner et al. (1998) translated by the researchers. Findings The results of the study showed that self-compassion is high in university students. The study also showed a negative correlation with the dimension of psychological self-judgment and life satisfaction, as it indicated the possibility of predicting life satisfaction through the dimensions of self-compassion, except for the dimensions of isolation and autism, and excessive communication with the self. It also indicated that there are no differences between males and females as far as the variable of self-compassion, as well as the absence of differences between males and females as far as the variable of satisfaction with life is concerned. However, the family dimension showed a difference in favor of males. Originality/value The inclusion of extension programs to develop self-compassion for various segments of society in light of the continuing corona pandemic, and paying attention to religious counseling programs that support the use of spiritual values in self-strengthening which is reflected in the strengthening of psychological resilience and thus a sense of satisfaction with life.

Self-Compassion and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of Greek College Students

“…A positive relationship between SC and LS has been observed, with individuals who experience more SC feeling more satisfied with their lives [ 13 ]. This was also supported by a study on students, which showed that positive dimensions of SC (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness) were positively related to LS [ 26 ]. Meanwhile, negative dimensions such as self-criticism were negatively related to LS, while there was no statistical significance with the dimensions of isolation and over-identification [ 26 ].…”

“…The relationship between SC, LS and SH among university students during COVID-19 is limited. Studies show a positive relationship between SC and LS, where individuals who experience more SC feel more satisfied with their lives [ 13 , 26 ]. Research on the relationship between SC and SH in university students during COVID-19 is limited.…”

“…A negative relationship between SC and distress and a positive relationship with well-being has been confirmed in university students [ 19 ]. The relationship between SC and life LS has been studied in university students [ 13 , 16 , 26 ]. The relationship between SC and anxiety, depression and stress has been shown to be protective during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 17 , 18 ].…”

Exploring the Impact of Experiential Marketing on Audience Perception in Indian Performing Art Educational Institutions

“…However, they argued that these challenges could be overcome through careful planning and execution, as well as ongoing evaluation and refinement [34]. Overall, Roberts et al [13] study highlights the potential of experiential marketing as a powerful tool for building strong customer relationships and driving business growth but also underscores the importance of careful planning, execution, and evaluation; based upon the above literature following hypotheses have been proposed [35]. H1 -Do immersive experiences impact audience perception in Indian performing art educational institutions?…”