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Hidden Self-Compassion : Psychometric Properties of a Novel Tool to Measure Implicit Self-Compassion
Koop, N. (2024) Hidden Self-Compassion : Psychometric Properties of a Novel Tool to Measure Implicit Self-Compassion.
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| Abstract: | Background: Past research predominantly viewed self-compassion as a meta-cognitive construct. Based on dual-process theories, it is hypothesised that self-compassion can display itself explicitly and implicitly at the same time. Accordingly, the current study aims to develop a reliable Single-Category Implicit Association Test (SC-IAT) and test its psychometric properties. Method: The first study utilised a test construction approach, while the second evaluated psychometric properties by using a two-wave survey. Stimuli, based on the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), were validated by experts and laypersons through a pen-and-paper sorting test. In the second phase, participants (N = 62) rated their agreement on explicit measures of self-compassion, emotional intelligence, social connectedness, mindfulness, perfectionism, rumination, and state positive affect, before completing the SC-IAT on either a PC or phone. Four days later, they repeated the SC-IAT. Results: The SC-IAT showed moderate test-retest reliability (r phone and PC = .51; r PC = .39; r phone = .59) and moderate internal consistency (r phone and PC = .6; r PC = .43; r phone = .81). D-scores obtained during initial assessment did not significantly correlate with self-compassion (r = .16, p = .16) or its subscales. Aggregated d-scores did not significantly correlate with mindfulness (r adjusted = .01, p = .92), emotional intelligence (r adj = .06, p = .63), social connectedness (r adj = .03, p = .82), or maladaptive perfectionism (r adj = - .16, p = .2). SC-IAT correlated weakly and negatively in magnitude with rumination (r adj = - .32, p < .01). Conclusion: The SC-IAT, as a novel tool for measuring self-compassion implicitly, shows promising reliability. Device type, namely phone versus computer, significantly influences reliability, favouring phone-based assessments. This initial exploration into self-compassion's unconscious dimensions marks a valuable advancement, opening possibilities for future research. Nonetheless, the SC-IAT struggles with convergence and concurrence with explicit measures. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98353 |
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