Exploring Self-Compassion and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Young Women Athletes

被引:99
作者
Ferguson, Leah J. [1 ]
Kowalski, Kent C. [1 ]
Mack, Diane E. [2 ]
Sabiston, Catherine M. [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Saskatchewan, Coll Kinesiol, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
[2] Brock Univ, Dept Kinesiol, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada
[3] Univ Toronto, Fac Kinesiol & Phys Educ, Toronto, ON, Canada
关键词
self-compassion; psychological well-being; sport; mixed methods; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; SPORT; PERSONALITY; MOTIVATION; MOTIVES; MODEL;
D O I
10.1123/jsep.2013-0096
中图分类号
F [经济];
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02 ;
摘要
Using a mixed methods research design, we explored self-compassion and eudaimonic well-being in young women athletes. In a quantitative study (n = 83), we found that self-compassion and eudaimonic well-being were positively related (r = .76, p < .01). A model of multiple mediation was proposed, with self-compassion, passivity, responsibility, initiative, and self-determination accounting for 83% of the variance in eudaimonic well-being. In a qualitative study (n = 11), we explored when and how self-compassion might be useful in striving to reach one's potential in sport. Self-compassion was described as advantageous in difficult sport-specific situations by increasing positivity, perseverance, and responsibility, as well as decreasing rumination. Apprehensions about fully embracing a self-compassionate mindset in sport warrant additional research to explore the seemingly paradoxical role of self-compassion in eudaimonic well-being.
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