Journal of Educational & Psychological Research(JEPR)

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece

Publications

• Research Article   
  Self-Compassionate Children, Resilient and Empathetic Adults
  Author(s): Anna Papadimitriou* and Eirini Karakasidou
  
  The purpose of this study is to investigate the contribution of self-compassion during childhood to resilience and empathy in adulthood. Specifically, although the literature suggests that practicing self-compassion leads to higher levels of resilience and empathy, no study has explored the extent to which childhood self-compassion affects resilience and empathy in adult life. A quantitative study was conducted with a sample of N=120 participants aged 25 to 50 years. Three questionnaires measuring self-compassion, resilience, and empathy were administered in Greek, with the self- compassion questionnaire adapted to reflect past experiences. The results indicated that self-compassion in childhood contributes to the development of resilience and empathy in adulthood. In other words, when we show compassion and kindness toward ourselves during difficult moments in childhood, as adults, w.. Read More»
  

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