SELF COMPASSION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH IMPULSIVITY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION STYLES AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN INDIA

Abstract

Self-Compassion is being understanding and warm towards yourself even if one feels inadequate, is suffering and failing and not beating yourself down. It is a self-soothing and regulating mechanism and influences how one addresses their own concerns and others. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between self-compassion and impulsivity, and self-compassion and preference for different conflict resolution styles in young adults, of ages 18-26 years in India. A sample N=180 young adults (90 Females and 90 Males) was taken with all the participants being between the age range of 18-26. Tools used were Self Compassion Form- Short Form, Barratt Impulsivity Scale-15, and Conflict Management Styles Quiz to measure the levels of Self Compassion, Impulsivity, and preference for different Conflict Resolution Styles respectively. The results found that a negative correlation exists between self-compassion and impulsivity. Self-compassion was seen to be positively correlated with preference for compromising and competing conflict resolution styles and negatively correlated with avoiding conflict resolution style. Males were found to have a higher preference for competing conflict resolution style, but no gendered differences were observed in levels of other variables. Limitations and future implications are also discussed.