Exploring Self-Love among University Students: A Qualitative Study

Self-love is a fundamental concept in psychology and well-being, encompassing the ability to accept, appreciate, and care for oneself unconditionally.Self-love involves nurturing a positive relationship and acknowledging worth.This multifaceted study aimed to explore the concept of self-love through thematic analysis, identifying its core themes and sub-themes.A qualitative research design was employed using open-ended questionnaires (50) and semistructured interviews (6) with participants.Data was analyzed using thematic analysis among university students.This study provides a comprehensive understanding of self-love, highlighting its dimensions and aspects.The effects of self-love on mental health, including cultivating and balancing self-love, are discussed, along with their importance and the positive and negative influences of self-love.The findings have implications for promoting self-love and well-being in various contexts, including counselling, education, organizations, and social services.