Self-compassion in Nursing Students and Its Correlations With Moral Intelligence, and Moral Perfectionism: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-compassion plays a vital role in maintaining mental health. Evidence suggests that enhancing morality-related constructs can improve self-compassion among nursing students. This study examines the predictors of self-compassion in nursing students and explores its relationship with moral intelligence and moral perfectionism.

Methods

This cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted between January and March 2022. Undergraduate nursing students from three Iranian universities-Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, and Semnan University of Medical Sciences-were surveyed using the Self-Compassion Scale, Moral Intelligence Questionnaire, and Moral Perfectionism Scale. Correlation analyses and stepwise linear regressio

SUBMITTER: Yarahmadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898081 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature