The relationship between self-compassion and empathy : a critical review

It is proposed that self-compassion mitigates the negative effects of empathy and alleviates compassion fatigue and burnout in healthcare professionals (HCPs). However, there is concern that self-compassion may diminish our ability to empathize and care for others. The present critical review looks...

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Main Author: Chong, Alicia Li Shan
Other Authors: Ho Moon-Ho Ringo
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2020
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1453132023-03-05T15:45:39Z The relationship between self-compassion and empathy : a critical review Chong, Alicia Li Shan Ho Moon-Ho Ringo School of Social Sciences HOmh@ntu.edu.sg Social sciences::Psychology It is proposed that self-compassion mitigates the negative effects of empathy and alleviates compassion fatigue and burnout in healthcare professionals (HCPs). However, there is concern that self-compassion may diminish our ability to empathize and care for others. The present critical review looks at the literature examining the relationship between self-compassion and empathy to determine if self-compassion promotes or impedes the development of empathy for others. Searches were conducted on Google Scholar and the PSYCinfo database and 13 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria (12 cross-sectional studies and 1 quasi-experiment). Self-compassion appears to be associated with (a) greater cognitive empathy and (b) reduced personal distress or negative vicarious affect. This critical review summarises evidence regarding the self-compassion-empathy relationship. RCTs examining self-compassion and empathy should be piloted to confirm the benefits of self-compassion in regard to empathy and ultimately professional quality of life and well-being in HCPs. If found effective, the inclusion of a self-compassion training course in the HCP curriculum is recommended. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2020-12-17T02:23:57Z 2020-12-17T02:23:57Z 2020 Final Year Project (FYP) https://hdl.handle.net/10356/145313 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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Chong, Alicia Li Shan
The relationship between self-compassion and empathy : a critical review
description It is proposed that self-compassion mitigates the negative effects of empathy and alleviates compassion fatigue and burnout in healthcare professionals (HCPs). However, there is concern that self-compassion may diminish our ability to empathize and care for others. The present critical review looks at the literature examining the relationship between self-compassion and empathy to determine if self-compassion promotes or impedes the development of empathy for others. Searches were conducted on Google Scholar and the PSYCinfo database and 13 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria (12 cross-sectional studies and 1 quasi-experiment). Self-compassion appears to be associated with (a) greater cognitive empathy and (b) reduced personal distress or negative vicarious affect. This critical review summarises evidence regarding the self-compassion-empathy relationship. RCTs examining self-compassion and empathy should be piloted to confirm the benefits of self-compassion in regard to empathy and ultimately professional quality of life and well-being in HCPs. If found effective, the inclusion of a self-compassion training course in the HCP curriculum is recommended.
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title The relationship between self-compassion and empathy : a critical review
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