Self-compassion in chronic pain: Validating the self-compassion scale short-form and exploring initial relationships with pain outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Validate the English version of the Self-C ompassion Scale S hort-F orm (SCS-SF) as a reliable measure in chronic pain. Explore self-compassion's relationship with pain-related outcomes.

Methods

A total of 240 chronic pain patients (at 6-months) and 256 community participants (at 12-months) completed two prospective survey studies. SCS-SF psychometric properties were evaluated through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA), exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM), test-retest reliability (Pearson's r) and internal consistency (Cronbach's α) in both samples. Convergent validity/clinical relevance was assessed in the chronic pain sample via univariate linear regressions between self-compassion and pain

SUBMITTER: Gillett JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11707776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature