The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Cognitive Flexibility in the Relationship Between Differentiation of Self and Subjective Well-Being


Okan Er Y., Deniz M. E.

CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF EDUCATION JOURNAL, vol.51, no.3, pp.1642-1680, 2022 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.14812/cufej.1074927
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF EDUCATION JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1642-1680
  • Keywords: Differentiation of Self, Self-Compassion, Cognitive Flexibilitiy, Subjective Well-Being
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, the mediating role of self-compassion and cognitive flexibility in the relationship between differentiation of self and subjective well-being was investigated. A total of 587 university students participated in the study. Participants completed the Differentiation of Self Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Cognitive Flexibility Inventory, Positive and Negative Emotion Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale. The role of self-compassion and cognitive flexibility in explaining the relationship between differentiation of self and subjective well-being was examined using path analysis. Research findings showed that self-compassion and cognitive flexibility play a full mediating role in the relationship between differentiation of self and subjective well-being. The findings were discussed in the light of the literature and recommendations were presented.