A DEVELOPMENT THE SELF-COMPASSION PROGRAM FOR ENHANCING RESILIENCE AMONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Resilience is an important ability when facing crisis. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the self-compassion program for enhancing resilience among junior high school students. The samples were junior high school students from Kunming city. The research adopted Resilience Questionnaire with total reliability of 0.983 and the self-compassion program as instruments. The self-compassion program consisted of 12 lessons, based on three steps: 1) Lead-In 2) Learning Activities and 3) Conclusion with 90 minutes for each lesson in 4 weeks. Statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation (SD), paired t-test, and GLM repeated ANOVA analysis were used. Based on voluntary student participation, 40 students became the samples of this study. The samples were randomized to the experimental group and control group. The experimental group (n=20) received the self-compassion program but the control group was not. The research results showed as follows: 1) after receiving the self-compassion program and the follow-up, resilience was significantly higher than before and 2) after receiving the self-compassion program and follow-up, resilience in experimental group was significantly higher than those in the control group. Therefore, it can be concluded that the self-compassion program is effective for enhancing resilience among junior high school students.-