Self-Compassion, Positive Body Image, and Eudaimonic Well-Being among Malaysian Young Adults

Hooi Teoh Ping, Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim

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Self-compassion can potentially contributes to more positive body image and consequently eudaimonic well-being. Yet, limited researches has focused on the relationship between self-compassion and positive body image especially in the context of Malaysia. This study examined the association between self-compassion, positive body image, and eudaimonic well-being. A sample of 200 Malaysian young adults aged between 19 to 28 years old completed an online survey consisted of Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2), and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB). Results indicated that self-compassion was positively related to positive body image (r= .43), positive body image had a significantly positive and strong association with eudaimonic well-being (r= .77), and self-compassion was positively correlated with eudaimonic wellbeing (r= .64). Findings highlight the importance of self-compassion and positive body image as positive traits that can contribute to well-being.

 

Keywords: Self-Compassion, Positive Body Image, Eudaimonic Well-Being, Young Adults


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