Exploring the Role of Self-Compassion in Reducing Depression from Ostracism in Teens
“Even if they felt excluded, those who had greater levels of self-compassion exhibited less depression because they tended to use positive coping mechanisms. “
Arushi is a graduate student at the Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on the intricate ways emotions, including emotion regulation and expression, impact subjective well-being and interpersonal relationships within the context of cultural influences. She has also explored mindfulness, investigating its relationship with subjective well-being and the cultural appropriation of mindfulness practices. Passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness with society, Arushi aims to integrate her work and personal experiences to promote these practices. In her spare time, she enjoys coloring mandalas, meditating, and reading books
“Even if they felt excluded, those who had greater levels of self-compassion exhibited less depression because they tended to use positive coping mechanisms. “
The study also highlighted how emotional well-being and self-compassion act as mediators, bridging the gap between mental toughness and aggression to strengthen the protective impact of mental toughness against aggression.
The research highlights the importance to encourage self-compassion and forgiveness to improve older people’s mental health
Recent studies investigating the relationship between loneliness and poor sleep quality in teenagers discovered a significant correlation between higher loneliness and poorer sleep quality.
“Unfortunately, today’s Western mindfulness practice often gets translated into an individualistic technique that is highly outcome-oriented.”
Brandon earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh
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