Self-compassion and parenting efficacy among mothers who are breast cancer survivors: Implications for psychological distress

Author:

Kuswanto Carissa Nadia1,Stafford Lesley2,Schofield Penelope123,Sharp Jessica1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

2. University of Melbourne, Australia

3. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia

Abstract

Mothers who are breast cancer survivors may experience psychological distress in relation to diminished parenting efficacy. Self-compassion may protect mothers from psychological distress, yet little is known about self-compassion in this population. The extent to which self-warmth (self-kindness, mindfulness and sense of common humanity) and self-coldness (self-judgement, isolation and over-identification) dimensions of self-compassion moderate parenting efficacy in predicting depression, anxiety and stress was examined in a sample of 95 mothers who were breast cancer survivors. Independently, poorer parenting efficacy was associated with more depression and stress symptoms. Within regression models, self-coldness was a direct predictor of depression, anxiety and stress, while self-warmth moderated the relationship between parenting efficacy and stress. Self-warmth presents as a potential protective factor for stress associated with poor parenting efficacy, while self-coldness is a potential direct risk factor for psychological distress. Mothers who are breast cancer survivors may benefit from self-compassion focused psychosocial interventions.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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