1- M.A in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. , niloufarsi@yahoo.com
2- M.A in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3- PhD candidate in psychology, faculty of psychology and and Educational Sciences, University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (1489 Views)
Self-criticism has been introduced as the core pathology of many mental disorders and one of the maladaptive emotion regulation strategies. Numerous studies have confirmed the significance of self-criticism as a meta-diagnostic construct. In the past, self-criticism was equated with shame and perfectionism, but self-criticism has a more limited definition than perfectionism. Self-criticism is also associated with inner shame. One of the related factors for improving self-criticism is self-compassion which as the main antidote to self-criticism, reduces the negative effects of self-criticism on mental health. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted to explain the damage of self-criticism on mental health and also compassion-based strategies in improving self-criticism. It is hoped that with more attention to the concept of self-compassion, more research will be provided for the treatment of self-criticism.
Type of Article:
Analysis |
Subject:
Health Received: 2021/04/8 | Revised: 2022/04/4 | Accepted: 2021/06/10 | ePublished: 2022/01/30