Lòng tự trắc ẩn của sinh viên: Nghiên cứu tại một số trường đại học ở Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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Self-compassion is an essential factor that serves as a valuable tool for maintaining and enhancing students' mental health. Research on self-compassion within academic settings can provide critical insights into how to cultivate and sustain mental well-being, thereby improving resilience and adaptability in increasingly stressful educational environments. This study presents survey results on the state of self-compassion among university students in Ho Chi Minh City, based on students' self-assessments using Neff’s Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-26, 2003). The findings indicate that students generally exhibit a moderate level of self-compassion. Among the components of self-compassion, “Isolation” and “Self-criticism” were reported at the highest levels, while “Self-kindness” was the lowest. Statistically significant differences were observed in self-compassion levels across genders and academic disciplines. The male students exhibited higher levels of of “Isolation” and “Over-identification”, while the students majoring in foreign languages showed the highest levels of self-compassion. Conversely, the information technology majors displayed the lowest levels. The results provide a robust scientific and practical foundation to help students better understand the importance of self-compassion in maintaining mental health and fostering personal development.