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Examining the Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Body Image Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors : The mediating Role of Self-Worth
Stein, Alina vom (2024) Examining the Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Body Image Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors : The mediating Role of Self-Worth.
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| Abstract: | Background: Bodily changes from breast cancer often lead to increased body image concerns among survivors. Self-compassion encourages acceptance of perceived inadequacies, grounded in self-worth, which involves recognising one’s value. Self-worth contingent on appearance can significantly affect perceived body image. Aim: The present study investigates the association between self-compassion and body image disturbance in breast cancer survivors, and whether this relationship is mediated by self-worth. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using self-report online questionnaires, using the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF), the body image scale (BIS), and the Contingencies of Self-Worth Scale (CSWS). Through convenience and snowball sampling 113 breast cancer survivors were recruited. Results: The research showed that self-compassion is significantly negatively associated with body image disturbance (b = -0.44, p < .001), and this relationship was significantly mediated by self-worth (b = -0.08, p < .05) and self-worth based on appearance (b = -0.09, p < .05). No significant association was found between self-worth and body image disturbance (p > .05). Self-compassion is significantly negatively associated with self-worth (b = -0.43, p < .001). Conclusion and Recommendations: These findings recommend self-compassion to support dealing with body image disturbance, suggesting further research on breast cancer survivors’ contingencies of self-worth. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100250 |
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