Psychological Processes in the Social Interaction and Communication Anxiety of University Students : The Role of Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility
Gorinelli, S., Gallego, A., Lappalainen, P., & Lappalainen, R. (2022). Psychological Processes in the Social Interaction and Communication Anxiety of University Students : The Role of Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility. International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 22(1), 5-19. https://www.ijpsy.com/volumen22/num1/603.html
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International Journal of Psychology and Psychological TherapyPäivämäärä
2022Tekijänoikeudet
© 2022 Asociación de Análisis del Comportamiento
University students often experience difficulties in social interactions. The current study examined the role of self-compassion and psychological flexibility among university students (N= 76) reporting high levels of social interaction and communication anxiety. We observed that high social interaction (SIAS) and communication anxiety (PRCA-24) were associated with low levels of self-compassion and psychological flexibility. Upon further investigating the specific predictors for social interaction and communication anxiety, we found that self-judgment, over-identification and openness to experiences were the key components in self-compassion and psychological flexibility, respectively. However, after examining these components together, only self-judgment and over-identification remained crucial predictors. This suggests that, when training students to manage their anxiety in social situations, attention should be given to promoting skills of self-compassion and psychological flexibility in general. Special attention should be devoted to facilitating a non-critical, accepting and open attitude towards one’s thoughts, emotions and negative interpretations.
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This work was supported by the Eino Jutikkala Fund (Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia [Finnish Academy of Science and Letters]) for conducting research during 2020. The funding source had no role in the study design, data collection and analysis, writing the article or in the submission of the article.Lisenssi
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