The role of self-regulation resources in the relationship between self-compassion and nicotine dependence

= 164). The findings indicated that self-compassion was indirectly associated with nicotine dependence through negative affect and health self-efficacy, whereas positive affect did not show a significant mediating effect. Overall, the results highlight the role of emotional regulation and health self-efficacy as key self-regulation resources linked to nicotine dependence. These findings suggest that strengthening self-regulation resources may be relevant for smoking cessation efforts.