Self-compassion, a better alternative to rumination than distraction as a response to negative mood

Odou, NatashaBrinker, Jay2015-12-101743-9760http://hdl.handle.net/1885/68999Self-compassion – having a healthy, mindful and kind self-attitude – may be a better way to cope with negative experiences than distraction. This was tested in 152 undergraduates who underwent a negative mood induction and then completed either a selfSelf-compassion, a better alternative to rumination than distraction as a response to negative mood201410.1080/17439760.2014.9678002015-12-10