Psychological flexibility and self-compassion in adolescence

Abstract

Research Portfolio
Systematic Review: A Systematic review of the efficacy of Compassion-based Interventions for improving Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

Overview:
- There has been increasing empirical application of compassion-based interventions in Children and Adolescents (12 studies) in recent years.
- Current evidence suggests compassion-based interventions increase self-compassion, but are less effective at improving psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.
-Study quality is predominately low with the development of a higher quality evidence base essential. Some preliminary evidence of developmentally adapted interventions improving both self-compassion and psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.

Empirical Study: What role does Psychological Flexibility and Self-compassion play in Adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition: Exploring the relationships with Quality of Life, Mood and Medication Adherence

Overview:
- Psychological flexibility (PF) and Self-compassion (SC) were positively correlated with Quality of Life (QoL) and Mood.
- No significant correlation was found between PF/SC and Medication adherence.
- Increased skills associated with PF and SC could potentially improve QoL and Mood in adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition.

Date of Award	Dec 2021
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Queen's University Belfast
Sponsors	Western Health and Social Care Trust
Supervisor	Christopher Graham (Supervisor)