Open AccessPersonal growth and life satisfaction during COVID-19: Self-forgiveness and compassion as correlates
Author(s) -
Ana M. Beltrán-Morillas,
Francisca Expósito
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
escritos de psicología
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1989-3809
pISSN - 1138-2635
DOI - 10.24310/espsiescpsi.v14i2.13519
Subject(s) - forgiveness , compassion , psychology , self compassion , personal development , life satisfaction , posttraumatic growth , covid-19 , clinical psychology , mental health , social psychology , psychotherapist , mindfulness , medicine , disease , political science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law
COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that affects not only physical health, but also mental well-being. Two variables, which have been observed significantly in people facing difficult and complex situations that are also related to greater personal growth and satisfaction with life, are self-forgiveness and compassion for others. Thus, through a correlational study, we set out to examine how self-forgiveness and compassion are associated with personal growth and life satisfaction in this complicated situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a sample of Spanish participants (N = 329, range from 18 to 83 years), the main results showed that self-forgiveness and compassion were positively related to personal growth and life satisfaction and that self-forgiveness was associated with increased personal growth and life satisfaction through compassion. Ultimately, these findings and their possible implications for therapeutic practice are discussed.