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Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention

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Neff, Kristin D.·2023·Annual Review of Psychology
DOI 10.1146/annurev-psych-032420-031047
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Self-compassion refers to being supportive toward oneself when experiencing suffering or pain-be it caused by personal mistakes and inadequacies or external life challenges. This review presents my theoretical model of self-compassion as comprised of six different elements: increased self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness as well as reduced self-judgment, isolation, and overidentification. It discusses the methodology of self-compassion research and reviews the increasingly large number of empirical studies that indicate self-compassion is a productive way of approaching distressing thoughts and emotions that engenders mental and physical well-being. It also reviews research that dispels common myths about self-compassion (e.g., that it is weak, selfish, self-indulgent or undermines motivation). Interventions designed to increase self-compassion, such as compassion-focused therapy and mindful self-compassion, are discussed. Finally, the review considers problematic issues in the field, such as the differential effects fallacy, and considers limitations and future research directions in the field of self-compassion research.

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Authors
Neff, K. D.
Affiliations
The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Corresponding author
Neff, Kristin D.
ORCID
Neff, Kristin D.
Venue
Annual Review of Psychology
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Published
2023-01-18
Volume
74
Issue
1
Pages
193-218
ISSN
  • 0066-4308 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-2085
DOI
10.1146/annurev-psych-032420-031047
OpenAlex
W4290932423
Cited by
931
References
142
Citations by year
2026: 266 · 2025: 321 · 2024: 221 · 2023: 115
FWCI
27.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Annual Review of Psychology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
Keywords
self-compassion, self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness, self-judgment, isolation, over-identification, compassion-focused therapy, mindful self-compassion, self-compassion interventions, well-being
MeSH terms
Self-Compassion, Emotions, Empathy, Humans, Judgment, Mindfulness

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