Perceived social support and self-compassion as serial mediators of relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress.

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Social Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI:10.1177/00207640251362726

Rukiye Kızıltepe, Servet Kaçar-Başaran

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Abstract

Background: Previous studies have consistently found a robust relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress. Despite the increasing number of studies in recent years that have identified social support or self-compassion as potential mechanisms in this relationship, no study examines the mediating role of both social support and self-compassion in adults.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate social support and self-compassion as potential mediators in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress using a serial mediation model.

Method: Using online surveys, a total of 310 participants (M_age = 28.83, SD = 6.07) were included in this study. The data was collected using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - Short Form. The proposed serial mediation model was conducted using PROCESS macro for SPSS.

Results: After controlling age and gender, the results showed that: (a) there was a direct effect of childhood maltreatment on psychological distress (B = 0.192, p < .001); (b) self-compassion mediated the relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress (effect = 0.107, SE = 0.03, 95% CI [0.051, 0.170]) whereas social support did not mediate this relationship (effect = 0.026, SE = 0.01, 95% CI [-0.009, 0.065]); and (c) social support and self-compassion mediated the relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychological distress in a sequential way (effect = 0.053, SE = 0.01, 95% CI [0.031, 0.083]).

Conclusions: This study demonstrated that increasing social support resources and particularly addressing self-compassion in therapy may help individuals exposed to childhood maltreatment.

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感知社会支持和自我同情在儿童虐待与心理困扰关系中的串行中介作用。

背景：以往的研究一致发现儿童虐待与心理困扰之间存在密切关系。尽管近年来越来越多的研究已经确定社会支持或自我同情是这种关系的潜在机制，但没有研究考察社会支持和自我同情在成人中的中介作用。目的：采用序列中介模型，探讨社会支持和自我同情在儿童虐待与心理困扰之间的潜在中介作用。方法：采用在线调查的方法，共纳入310名参与者（Mage = 28.83, SD = 6.07）。数据采用童年创伤问卷、自我同情量表（短表）、感知社会支持多维量表和抑郁焦虑压力量表（短表）收集。采用SPSS的PROCESS宏对提出的序列中介模型进行了分析。结果：在控制年龄和性别后，结果表明：(a)儿童虐待对心理困扰有直接影响（B = 0.192, p SE = 0.03, 95% CI[0.051, 0.170]），而社会支持不具有中介作用（效应= 0.026,SE = 0.01, 95% CI [-0.009, 0.065]）；(c)社会支持和自我同情在儿童虐待与心理困扰之间呈序贯中介关系（effect = 0.053, SE = 0.01, 95% CI[0.031, 0.083]）。结论：本研究表明，增加社会支持资源，特别是在治疗中处理自我同情可能有助于遭受儿童虐待的个体。

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International Journal of Social Psychiatry PSYCHIATRY-

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12.30

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1.30%

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120

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas. The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.