The effects of self-compassion components on shame-proneness in individuals with depression: An exploratory study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether the mindfulness component of self-compassion, as a distinct intervention, could reduce shame-proneness in individuals with clinical depression.
Results Summary
The study found that mindfulness exercises, along with other self-compassion components, reduced depression and shame-proneness levels, but no significant differences were observed between the mindfulness group and other intervention groups.
Population
Individuals diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (n = 122).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
self-kindness exercises | decrease | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #1 |
self-kindness exercises | decrease | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #2 |
mindfulness exercises | decrease | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #3 |
mindfulness exercises | decrease | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #4 |
common humanity exercises | decrease | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #5 |
common humanity exercises | decrease | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | - | decreased | #6 |
self-kindness exercises | no change | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #7 |
self-kindness exercises | no change | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #8 |
mindfulness exercises | no change | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #9 |
mindfulness exercises | no change | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #10 |
common humanity exercises | no change | levels of depression | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #11 |
common humanity exercises | no change | shame-proneness | individuals with clinical depression | no significant differences | no significant differences were observed between groups | #12 |
To date, there is no evidence regarding how self-compassion's components, self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness could work as distinct interventions. Thus, the main objective of the present study was exploring the effects that the three separate components of self-compassion would have on shame-proneness levels in individuals with clinical depression. All the participants (n = 122) with a diagnostic of Major Depressive Disorder were randomized in four experimental groups: the self-kindness exercises group, the mindfulness exercises group, the common humanity one and the control group. Results indicated that levels of depression and shame-proneness, as measured by BDI-II, TOSCA-3 and ESS decreased from baseline to post-intervention, but no significant differences were observed between groups. Therefore, we cannot conclude that one self-compassion component is more efficient than the others, but the present study does offer, though, a strong starting point for more complex, future studies.