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Queen's University Belfast

Psychological flexibility and self-compassion in adolescence

Abstract

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Research Portfolio<br/>Systematic Review: A Systematic review of the efficacy of Compassion-based Interventions for improving Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents<br/><br/>Overview:<br/>- There has been increasing empirical application of compassion-based interventions in Children and Adolescents (12 studies) in recent years.<br/>- Current evidence suggests compassion-based interventions increase self-compassion, but are less effective at improving psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.<br/>-Study quality is predominately low with the development of a higher quality evidence base essential. Some preliminary evidence of developmentally adapted interventions improving both self-compassion and psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.<br/><br/>Empirical Study: What role does Psychological Flexibility and Self-compassion play in Adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition: Exploring the relationships with Quality of Life, Mood and Medication Adherence<br/><br/>Overview:<br/>- Psychological flexibility (PF) and Self-compassion (SC) were positively correlated with Quality of Life (QoL) and Mood.<br/>- No significant correlation was found between PF/SC and Medication adherence.<br/>- Increased skills associated with PF and SC could potentially improve QoL and Mood in adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition.

Degree

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Name dc:type.qualificationname
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
Doctoral Thesis
Grantor dc:publisher.institution
Queen's University Belfast
Year dc:date.issued
2021

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Herron, Aaron

Subjects

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Language dc:language
eng

Identifiers

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oai:pure.qub.ac.uk/portal:studenttheses/0cc577b4-2f99-4723-9c5b-5e125222204a
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oai:pure.qub.ac.uk/portal:studenttheses/0cc577b4-2f99-4723-9c5b-5e125222204a

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Herron, Aaron. Psychological flexibility and self-compassion in adolescence. Doctoral Thesis thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2021. https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/0cc577b4-2f99-4723-9c5b-5e125222204a