Impact of Self-Compassion on Depression and Psychological Well-being among Single Mothers

Authors

  • Injoo Kim Doctor Student, Department of Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea Author
  • Chanhee Kim Professor, Department of Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea Author

Keywords:

Self-compassion, Depression, Psychological well-being, Unmarried mothers

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of self-compassion on depression and psychological well-being among single Korean mothers. Data was collected from 123 unmarried Korean mothers who raised their children in four welfare facilities or at home. Multivariate linear regression was conducted to investigate the effects of positive and negative self-compassion on depression and psychological well-being. Positive selfcompassion and negative self-compassion were found to have an impact on the depression and psychological well-being of unmarried mothers. This study’s results can be used as evidence to develop intervention programs to reduce depression and improve psychological well-being in single mothers. 

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2024-07-23

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Kim, I., & Kim, C. (2024). Impact of Self-Compassion on Depression and Psychological Well-being among Single Mothers. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 53(02), 124-136. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.com/index.php/cf/article/view/601