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Self-Compassion as a Mediator Between Perfectionism and Life-Satisfaction Among University Students

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Anadolu University, Şahin, Ezgi Ekin·2021·International Journal of Progressive Education
DOI 10.29329/ijpe.2021.382.14
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Using a correlational method, this study investigates the mediation role of self-compassion in the relationship between perfectionism dimensions and life satisfaction among university students. A sample of 246 students (171 females and 75 males, M = 21.40 years, SD = 2.02) from several universities participated in the study. Turkish versions of the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised, the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used as data collection tools. Using structural equation modeling, the results show that self-compassion fully mediates the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and life-satisfaction. On the other hand, there is no significant relationship between adaptive perfectionism and life-satisfaction. The Bootstrap Method that was used to assess the magnitude of the indirect effects indicates that the indirect effect of self-compassion on the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and life-satisfaction is significant. The implications of these findings for research and practice are discussed in line with the related literature.

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Anadolu University, & Şahin, E. E.
Corresponding author
Şahin, Ezgi Ekin
ORCID
Şahin, Ezgi Ekin
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International Journal of Progressive Education
Publisher
Pen Academic Publishing
Published
2021-12-03
Volume
17
Issue
6
Pages
201-214
ISSN
1554-5210 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.29329/ijpe.2021.382.14
OpenAlex
W4200039453
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
Keywords
self-compassion, perfectionism, maladaptive perfectionism, adaptive perfectionism, life satisfaction, mediation, university students, Almost Perfect Scale-Revised, Satisfaction with Life Scale

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