Longitudinal findings indicate fear of self-compassion worsens depressive symptoms and quality of life in older adults, suggesting critical implications for interventions.
In older adults, attachment insecurity underlies the fear of being self-compassionate, which, in turn, leads to increased depressive symptoms and poorer quality of life over time. Fear of self-compassion, therefore, should be taken into consideration when conducting research and/or intervention in this age-group.
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