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Self-Compassion and Self-Construal in the United States, Thailand, and Taiwan

Neff, Kristin D., Pisitsungkagarn, Kullaya, Hsieh, Ya-Ping·2008·Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Self-compassion is a self-attitude construct derived from Buddhist psychology (Neff, 2003a). It entails being kind rather than harshly critical toward oneself, perceiving one's experiences as part of the larger human experience, and holding painful feelings in mindful awareness. Given that self-compassion is an Asian construct, this study compares self-compassion levels in the United States, Thailand, and Taiwan. Results indicate that self-compassion is highest in Thailand and lowest in Taiwan, with the United States falling in between. Interdependence is linked to self-compassion in Thailand only, whereas independence is linked to self-compassion in Taiwan and the United States. Results suggest that self-compassion levels in these societies are linked to specific cultural features rather than general East—West differences. However, self-compassion is significantly associated with well-being in all three cultures.

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Authors: Neff, K. D., Pisitsungkagarn, K., & Hsieh, Y.-P.
Affiliations: The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Chulalongkorn University (TH)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
ORCID: Neff, Kristin D.
Pisitsungkagarn, Kullaya
Venue: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2008-02-07
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 267-285
ISSN: 0022-0221 (ISSN-L)
1552-5422
DOI: 10.1177/0022022108314544
OpenAlex: W2172179106
Cited by: 531
References: 75
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FWCI: 9.26
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Keywords: self-compassion, self-construal, interdependence, independence, cross-cultural comparison, Buddhist psychology, well-being, East-West differences, Thailand, Taiwan, United States

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