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Self-compassion is the same concept as self-esteem.
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Is it true that Self-compassion is the same concept as self-esteem?
No. Psychological research and definitions distinguish self-compassion from self-esteem, noting that self-compassion is based on self-kindness and mindfulness rather than evaluative self-worth or social comparison.
Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 6 against · Last checked
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Treats self-compassion as a distinct mediator affecting self-esteem, showing they are separate concepts.
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PLOS (all journals): Self-compassion as a protective factor against adverse consequences of social media use: A scoping review. (n.d.). PLOS (all journals). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322227
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Lists self-compassion and self-esteem as separate variables and outcomes, indicating distinct concepts.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: The Effect and Mechanism of Self-compassion on Reducing Materialism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Self-Compassion Intervention. (n.d.). ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06322069
Notes that self-compassion was conjectured as a form of true self-esteem, implying they are distinct.
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Semantic Scholar peS2o: Examining the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model Revised with Self-Compassion among Hong Kong Secondary School Students Using Structural Equation Modeling. (n.d.). Semantic Scholar peS2o. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073661
Explicitly states that research draws a distinction between self-compassion and self-esteem.
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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: Kristin Neff. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Neff
Explains that self-compassion is often mistaken for self-esteem, but they are different concepts.
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Wikiversity: Wikiversity: Motivation and emotion/Book/2014/Self-compassion and well-being. (n.d.). Wikiversity. https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2014/Self-compassion_and_well-being
Treats self-compassion and self-esteem as distinct outcomes to be measured separately.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: The Effect of Mindfulness Based Empowerment Program on Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Ways of Coping With Stress of Women Experienced Violence: A Randomized-Controlled Study. (n.d.). ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05310656
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