Self-Compassion as a Predictor of Loneliness: The Relationship Between Self-Evaluation Processes and Perceptions of Social Connection

Loneliness is a common and painful experience related to a multitude of negative health outcomes. The current study examined the relationship between measures of selfcompassion and measures of loneliness in order to explore whether a self-compassionate mindset might alleviate feelings of social isolation. Because prior research has indicated a relationship between self-evaluation processes and perceptions of social connectedness, the study was...