Self-compassion and health-related quality of life in individuals with endometriosis.
| Autor: | Skinner CM; School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand., Kuijer RG; School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Psychology & health [Psychol Health] 2024 Mar 12, pp. 1-18. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 12. |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08870446.2024.2325506 |
| Abstrakt: | Objective: International research highlights the detrimental impact of endometriosis on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), yet few studies have examined positive resources such as self-compassion and resilience as correlates. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between self-compassion and HRQoL in individuals with endometriosis in Aotearoa New Zealand. Resilience and perceived symptom severity were examined as potential mediators. Methods and Measures: Six hundred and three individuals with endometriosis completed an online questionnaire measuring demographic and endometriosis-related information, endometriosis symptoms (number and severity), HRQoL, self-compassion and resilience. Results: In line with international research, the current sample reported significant impairment in all aspects of HRQoL. As expected, those with higher levels of self-compassion reported less impairment in HRQoL, and this relationship was partially mediated by perceived symptom severity (all aspects of HRQoL). Resilience mediated the relationship between self-compassion and two aspects of HRQoL (emotional wellbeing and control/powerlessness). Conclusion: These findings confirm that HRQoL is significantly impaired in individuals with endometriosis in Aotearoa New Zealand and point to the potential role of self-compassion and resilience as protective factors in encouraging positive coping styles to manage symptoms and maintain high HRQoL. Interventions targeting self-compassion may be a promising tool to improve wellbeing in individuals with endometriosis. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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