The Role of Self-compassion in the Relationship between Spiritual Well-being and Happiness among Emerging Adults

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Shailesh Shetty and V. Premanand (Department of P.G Studies and Research in Psychology, St. Agnes Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Mangalore, Karnataka)

This study investigates the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between spiritual well-being and happiness among emerging adults. Spiritual well-being, defined as a sense of purpose in life and a connection to a higher force, has been related to enhanced happiness. Self-compassion, which includes kindness to oneself, contemplation, and a sense of shared humanity, has been demonstrated to improve psychological well-being. A sample of 200 emerging adults (M age = 21.3, SD = 2.0) completed validated measures, including the Spiritual Well-being Scale (SWBS), Self-compassion Scale (SCS), and Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). Mediation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro in SPSS to examine whether self-compassion mediates the relationship between spiritual well-being and happiness. Results indicated a significant partial mediation effect, with self-compassion enhancing the positive impact of spiritual well-being on happiness.