PLoS One March 2018 PMID 29466452

Self-compassion moderates the perfectionism and depression link in both adolescence and adulthood.

Madeleine Ferrari, Keong Yap, Nicole Scott, Danielle A Einstein, Joseph Ciarrochi

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The overall tone reflects a recognition of the significance of self-compassion in reducing depression linked to perfectionism, with examples such as questions about self-compassion's universality and its influence in real-life situations. Words like 'moderates,' 'protective,' and 'potential' convey a moderate but meaningful interest, and the tone indicates a general acceptance of the article's conclusions without extensive critique.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive role of self-compassion in moderating the negative effects of perfectionism on depression, showing a consensus on the article's findings.

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Abstract in brief

The study found that self-compassion weakens the connection between high perfectionism and depression in both teenagers and adults, suggesting it could be a helpful intervention.
The research used anonymous questionnaires to assess perfectionism, depression, and self-compassion in two different groups—high school students and adults—showing consistent results across ages.
However, since the data was cross-sectional and based on self-reports, it can't prove cause-and-effect, and more experimental studies are needed to confirm if self-compassion truly reduces depression linked to perfectionism.]

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