@article{10272/27361,
year = {2025},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10272/27361},
abstract = {Aims: The aim of this intervention was to evaluate the effect of a self-compassion training about the levels of self-compassion and psychological well-being of nursing students. 
Background: Compassion is a psychological protective factor that promotes the well-being and mental health of health professionals. 
Design: A pre-experimental, quantitative study was conducted with second-year nursing students from August to September 2023. 
Methods: The 10-session intervention (135 minutes each) included self-directed exercises using compassion meditation, mindfulness, self-compassion exercises, guided imagery, gratitude journaling, and active listening. Self-compassion and psychological well-being were measured before and after the intervention. Two mediation models analyzed the relationship between practice time, self-compassion, and well-being. 
Results: The intervention significantly improved psychological well-being, with the greatest increases in autonomy (+40.1%) and self-kindness (+51.3%) and the largest reductions in self-judgment (-39.1%) and over-identification (-40.1%). Mediation analysis showed that self-compassion plays a key role in the relationship between practice time and well-being. 
Conclusions: Self-compassion training enhances nursing students' psychological well-being and the quality of care they provide. Including self-compassion training in nursing education is recommended.},
organization = {This project was funded by the "Fondecyt initiation preparation program of the University of Antofagasta "DE.564 of july 14, 2023.},
publisher = {Elsevier},
title = {Effects on psychological well-being of a self-compassion training program in student nurses},
doi = {10.1016/j.teln.2025.04.026},
author = {Carmona Gutiérrez, Andrés and Ruiz Fernández, María Dolores and Ortega Galán, Ángela María and Henríquez, Diego and Castillo Mansilla, Daniela},
}