The role of self-compassion on distress disclosure among emerging adults from divorced families

Authors

  • Giftania Grace Nathalie Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
  • Dicky Sugianto Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.24854/jpu617

Keywords:

distress disclosure, emerging adults, parental divorce, self-compassion

Abstract

Emerging adults who experienced parental divorce may face interpersonal difficulties, which can manifest as reduced distress disclosure. This study examines the role of self-compassion in distress disclosure among emerging adults with a history of parental divorce. A simple linear regression analysis was conducted on data collected from a survey of 128 young adults who had experienced parental divorce prior to the age of 16. Results indicate that, at an overall level, self-compassion did not significantly predict distress disclosure among emerging adults who experienced parental divorce. However, additional analysis suggests that the overidentification component of self-compassion correlated positively with distress disclosure. The duration of parental divorce (the time that had passed since the divorce) was positively correlated with overall self-compassion and the mindfulness component of self compassion, while correlating negatively with the self-judgment component of self-compassion. Cultural differences may explain these findings, where individuals in individualistic cultures tends to disclose difficulties to others, while those in collectivits cultures may supress such experiences.

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2024-11-15

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Nathalie, G. G., & Dicky Sugianto. (2024). The role of self-compassion on distress disclosure among emerging adults from divorced families. Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat, 11(2), 169–187. https://doi.org/10.24854/jpu617

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