Self-compassion and physical health: Exploring the roles of perceived stress and health-promoting behaviors

Growing evidence indicates that self-compassion is associated with better physical health, but the pathways that mediate this relationship are not well understood. This study tested a serial mediation model that linked self-compassion, perceived stress, health behaviors, and a comprehensive index of...

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Main Authors: Kristin J Homan, Fuschia M Sirois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102917729542