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MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF COMPASSION BETWEEN COGNITIVE DISTORTION AND FLOURISHING AMONG YOUTH
Saurav Uniyal * 1, Deepak Singh2
1- PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Gurukula Kangri (DU), Haridwar, Uttrakhand
2- Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Gurukula Kangri (DU), Haridwar, Uttrakhand
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Objectives: The current study explored the connections between cognitive distortion and flourishing, with self-compassion acting as a potential mediator. Previous research has suggested self-compassion as an effective coping mechanism for addressing psychological issues and enhancing overall well-being. While previous studies have examined the relationship between cognitive distortion and self-compassion, none have investigated the mediating role of self-compassion in the link between cognitive distortion and flourishing. Cognitive distortion is prevalent among young individuals and can adversely affect various aspects of their mental health. This study aims to deepen our understanding of how self-compassion may mitigate the negative impact of cognitive distortion and promote flourishing. Methods: To investigate the relationship, information was collected through online surveys from 221 university students in Uttarakhand, India. Pearson correlation coefficients were utilized to analyze the correlations. To conduct a mediation analysis of the relationship between Cognitive Distortion and Flourishing, with self-compassion as the mediating variable, the Process Macro (Hayes, 2017) was employed. This technique employs bootstrap confidence intervals to estimate indirect effects. Results: In the correlation analysis, cognitive distortion displayed negative associations with self-compassion and flourishing, while self-compassion demonstrated a positive correlation with flourishing. Regression findings revealed that self-compassion partially mediated the connection between cognitive distortion and flourishing. This study offers initial evidence suggesting that individuals with higher levels of cognitive distortion may experience improved flourishing through the development of self-compassion. Conclusion: The results underscore the significance of self-compassion in alleviating internalizing and externalizing issues among college students experiencing distorted thoughts. Moreover, they offer coping mechanisms that could contribute to enhancing levels of flourishing.
Keywords: Cognitive Distortion, Self-compassion, Flourishing, Compassion, and Well-being
     
Article type: Original Research Articles | Subject: Psychology
Received: 2023/11/30 | Accepted: 2024/03/12
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