Temporal interplay between momentary identity-salient experiences, self-compassion, and affective-somatic well-being among sexual and gender diverse people.

= 7.09). Using experience sampling with three assessments daily over 2 weeks and dynamic structural equation modeling, the study tested two interrelated frameworks: social safeness (identity-affirming experiences promote self-compassion and, subsequently, well-being) and broaden-and-build (self-compassion improves well-being and, subsequently, invites identity-affirming experiences). Results from the two distinct models largely supported both perspectives. In the first model, affirming (but not stressful) ISE predicted higher compassionate self-responding, which subsequently contributed to improved positive affect, reduced negative affect, and unchanged somatic distress. In the second model, compassionate self-responding predicted improved positive affect and reduced negative affect, which contributed to a higher likelihood of subsequent affirming (but not stressful) ISE, while accounting for uncompassionate self-responding. These findings illuminate the dynamic processes underlying resilience and help guide the development of treatment approaches and community programs that foster health and well-being among SGD populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).