Self-Compassion Moderates the Association Between Body Dissatisfaction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Identifying risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation during adolescence is essential for suicide prevention. One potential risk factor is body dissatisfaction which appears to peak during adolescence. The present study investigated the self-compassion buffering effects in the relationship between body dissatisfaction and suicidal ideation. A convenience sample comprising 580 adolescents (mean age 16.35 years; SD = .87; range 14-18 years) was recruited from public schools. The results indicated a strong positive association between body dissatisfaction and suicidal ideation (Cohen's f ² = .25). The association was significantly moderated by the self-compassion (β =  - .16, SE = .04, p = .01, t  = 2.4.34, .95% CI [- 

SUBMITTER: Fan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8754517 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature