Does the Fear of Self-Compassion Lead to a More Negative Rejection Response?
- UNCP Author/Contributor (non-UNCP co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Gwendolyn L. Coker (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP )
- Web Site: http://www.uncp.edu/academics/library
- Advisor
- Ashley Allen
Abstract: This study investigated whether the low fear of self-compassion buffers individuals against the negative effects of rejection. Based on previous research, self-compassion has been shown to benefit an individual's overall well-being as well as psychological health when experiencing a negative event such as rejection. We hypothesized an interaction between the fear of self-compassion and rejection. We also hypothesized that individuals with high fear of self-compassion would feel less belonging, more burden and more negative affect. Participants (N=134) were randomly assigned to two conditions: rejection and acceptance. The fear of self-compassion did not predict rejection reactions; however, participants higher in fear of self-compassion reported more feelings of burden and negative affect They did not report less feeling of belonging. Our findings show that the fear of self-compassion can result in more feelings of burden and negative affect when experiencing rejection.
Does the Fear of Self-Compassion Lead to a More Negative Rejection Response?
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Honors Project
- Language: English
- Date: 2018
- Keywords
- Psychology, Self-Compassion, Rejection, Acceptance, Fear,