The Effectiveness of Self-Esteem Training on Self-Compassion During Adolescence in Lower Secondary School Girls (Esmat School, Nowshahr)

Authors

    Maral Ebrahimi MA, Department of Psychology, Marlik Institute of Higher Education, Nowshahr, Iran.
    Yasra Haerei * Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. yasra1010@yahoo.com
    Hedayat Kialashki Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling , Marlik Noshahr Institute of Higher Education, Noshahr, Iran.

Keywords:

Lower secondary school girls, Psychological training, Adolescence, Self-compassion, Self-esteem

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-esteem training on self-compassion among ninth-grade adolescent girls at Esmat Middle School in Nowshahr.

Methodology: This was a quasi-experimental study using a pretest-posttest control group design. The statistical population consisted of 110 ninth-grade female students, from which 60 were randomly selected and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in eight 90-minute self-esteem training sessions based on standardized educational protocols, while the control group received no training. Data were collected using the Short-Form Self-Compassion Scale and analyzed via ANCOVA in SPSS.

Findings: The results revealed that self-esteem training had a significant effect on improving overall self-compassion (p < 0.05). It also significantly enhanced self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, while reducing self-judgment and feelings of isolation. However, no significant change was observed in the over-identification dimension.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that self-esteem training can serve as an effective psychological intervention for enhancing self-acceptance and reducing self-criticism among adolescent girls. Implementing such programs in school settings can contribute to promoting students’ mental and emotional well-being.

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2025-10-24

Submitted

2025-05-04

Revised

2025-07-04

Accepted

2025-07-19

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The Effectiveness of Self-Esteem Training on Self-Compassion During Adolescence in Lower Secondary School Girls (Esmat School, Nowshahr). (1404). Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders, 1-15. https://maherpub.com/pdmd/article/view/539

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