The Self-Compassion Scale is a Valid and Theoretically Coherent Measure of Self-Compassion
Abstract
Recently, the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) has been criticized for problems with psychometric validity. Further, the use of an overall self-compassion score that includes items representing the lack of self-compassion has been called into question. I argue that the SCS is consistent with my definition of self-compassion, which I see as a dynamic balance between the compassionate versus uncompassionate ways that individuals emotionally respond to...
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Title
The Self-Compassion Scale is a Valid and Theoretically Coherent Measure of Self-Compassion
Published Date
Dec 18, 2015
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
264 - 274
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