A meta‐analysis of self‐compassion and attachment in adults
The findings suggest differential associations between self-compassion and attachment dimensions. Self-compassion was positively associated with secure attachment, while the reverse was found for insecure attachment. Negative associations between self-compassion and avoidant attachment were larger for older individuals. Ageing populations may be vulnerable to lower self-compassion when already more prone to experiencing avoidant attachment. Compassion-focused therapy may be an effective therapeutic option when working with individuals reliant on anxious or avoidant attachment dimensions.
Authors
- Fuschia M. Sirois (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0927-277X)
- Olivia Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9587-9430)
- Vasilis S. Vasiliou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3501-4093)
- Charlotte Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3475-3118)
- Andrew R. Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6788-7222)
Institutions
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (GB)
- Royal Holloway University of London (GB)
- Durham University (GB)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
- Published
- 2025-04-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12590
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31
Funders
- Cardiff University