Publications [#252530] of Mark R. Leary

Journal Articles

1. Terry, ML; Leary, MR (2011). Self-compassion, self-regulation, and health. Self and Identity, 10(3), 352-362. [doi]
   (last updated on 2023/01/01)

   Abstract:
   Self-compassion-treating oneself with kindness, care, and concern in the face of negative life events-may promote the successful self-regulation of health-related behaviors. Self-compassion can promote self-regulation by lowering defensiveness, reducing the emotional states and self-blame that interfere with self-regulation, and increasing compliance with medical recommendations. Furthermore, because they cope better with stressful events, people high in self-compassion may be less depleted by illness and injury and, thus, have greater selfregulatory resources to devote to self-care. Framing medical problems and their treatment in ways that foster self-compassion may enhance people's ability to manage their health-related behavior and deal with medical problems. © 2011 Psychology Press.