Adolescents' perceived stress of COVID-19 and self-compassion in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
Sama S Hammad, Mona D Alzhrani, Hebah A Almulla
PMID 37095851WHAT IT FOUND
Saudi adolescents who felt more stressed about COVID-19 reported lower self-compassion.
Most had moderate stress and moderate self-compassion. This is an association, not proof that self-compassion training reduces stress.
Key findings
01In 500 adolescents, perceived stress was associated with lower self-compassion.
02Adolescents reported average moderate perceived stress (18.6) and moderate self-compassion (3.22).
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What it does not show
The study was cross-sectional, so it can show association but cannot show that self-compassion reduces stress. Participants were a convenience sample from ten secondary schools in one region, so the results may not apply to all Saudi adolescents. Responses were self-reported online and could be affected by self-selection bias. The study did not test a school nurse intervention or any treatment.
Declared interests
No funding was declared, and the authors declared no conflict of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not conclude that teaching self-compassion will reduce adolescents' stress. The study only measured association at one time and did not test an intervention.