Preliminary Study for the Development of the Korean Version of Self-Compassion Scale.

Author: Seong Ju JO ; Ji Woong KIM
Publication Type:Original Article ; Clinical Trial
Keywords: Self-compassion scale; Self-compassion; Reliability
From:Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine 2011;19(1):34-40
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to test the reliability of the Korean version of self-compassion scale (K-SCS). METHODS: The total of 484 participants were included in this study. Reliability studies were conducted and internal consistency were examined. RESULTS: The internal consistency of the K-SCS was 0.76, and test-retest reliability was 0.53. CONCLUSION: The K-SCS appeared to be a reliable instrument for assessing self-compassion in Korean population. If supplements further studies of the validity, this scale may be applicable in clinical trials, research, clinical practice.