Perceived self compassion and self-esteem as a self-evaluation constructs in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, non-psychotic and healthy people: a comparative study based on group and gender differences

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

2 UKE, “Kore” University of Enna, Italy

10.22098/jrp.2024.14201.1215

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of self-compassion and self-esteem as a self-evaluation in patients with psychotic disorders, non psychotic disorders and normal people. In this causal-comparative study, 60 psychotic, 60 non-psychotic patients and 140 students were selected via convenience sampling method. Using Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), they were compared. Results showed that the level of self-esteem is significant between patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and normal people and also between non-psychotic disorders and normal people. The level of self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than normal people. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients and healthy people and two genders (3x2) were significant. Based on results, the level of self-compassion in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and non-psychotic patients was lower than normal people. Gender differences were not significant. However, the interaction effects of three groups of schizophrenic patients, non-psychotic patients and healthy people and two genders (3x2) were significant. The findings indicated that patients with schizophrenia showed low levels of self-compassion and self-esteem; therefore, it is essential to implement targeted treatment methods aimed at enhancing self-compassion and self-esteem in this population.

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