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Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College

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Terry, ML; Leary, MR; Mehta, S
Published in: Self and Identity
May 1, 2013

Life transitions that include moving to a new location are stressful, particularly if difficulties arise in the new environment. This study focused on the role of self-compassion in moderating students' reactions to social and academic difficulties in the transition to college. Before starting college, 119 students completed a measure of self-compassion, the degree to which people treat themselves kindly during distressing situations. At the end of their first semester, participants answered questions about their social and academic difficulties and completed measures of homesickness, depression, and satisfaction with their decision to attend the university. Students who scored higher in self-compassion weathered difficulties more successfully, reported lower homesickness and less depression, and expressed greater satisfaction with their decision to attend the university. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

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Self and Identity

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1529-8876

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1529-8868

Publication Date

May 1, 2013

Volume

12

Issue

3

Start / End Page

278 / 290

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Psychology
  • 5205 Social and personality psychology
  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology
  • 4410 Sociology
  • 1701 Psychology
  • 1608 Sociology
 

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Terry, M. L., Leary, M. R., & Mehta, S. (2013). Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College. Self and Identity, 12(3), 278–290. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2012.667913
Terry, M. L., M. R. Leary, and S. Mehta. “Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College.” Self and Identity 12, no. 3 (May 1, 2013): 278–90. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2012.667913.
Terry ML, Leary MR, Mehta S. Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College. Self and Identity. 2013 May 1;12(3):278–90.
Terry, M. L., et al. “Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College.” Self and Identity, vol. 12, no. 3, May 2013, pp. 278–90. Scopus, doi:10.1080/15298868.2012.667913.
Terry ML, Leary MR, Mehta S. Self-compassion as a Buffer against Homesickness, Depression, and Dissatisfaction in the Transition to College. Self and Identity. 2013 May 1;12(3):278–290.

Published In

Self and Identity

DOI

EISSN

1529-8876

ISSN

1529-8868

Publication Date

May 1, 2013

Volume

12

Issue

3

Start / End Page

278 / 290

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Psychology
  • 5205 Social and personality psychology
  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology
  • 4410 Sociology
  • 1701 Psychology
  • 1608 Sociology