Hayatta Kalmanın Ötesinde: Öz-Şefkatin Depresyon, Anksiyete ve Stres Ortamında Duygusal Dayanıklılığı Nasıl Geliştirdiğini İnceleyen Bir Araştırma Makalesi

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 5, 1098 - 1114

Şenol Deniz

Öz

Bu çalışma, öz-şefkatin depresyon, anksiyete ve stresin yönetimindeki dönüştürücü rolünü kapsamlı bir literatür taraması aracılığıyla incelemektedir. Kişinin kendisine karşı nazik, kabullenici ve anlayışlı bir tutum benimsemesi olarak tanımlanan öz-şefkat, psikolojik iyi oluşun önemli bir belirleyicisi olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Makalede, öz-şefkatin üç temel bileşeni olan öz-nezaket, ortak insanlık anlayışı ve farkındalığın birlikte duygusal dayanıklılığı nasıl güçlendirdiği vurgulanmaktadır. Bulgular, yüksek öz-şefkat düzeyine sahip bireylerin stresli ya da olumsuz deneyimlerle daha etkili bir şekilde başa çıktıklarını ve depresyon ile anksiyete belirtilerinin azaldığını göstermektedir. Ayrıca, öz-şefkat odaklı terapi ve farkındalık temelli programlar gibi müdahalelerin stresin azaltılmasında önemli faydalar sağladığı ortaya konmuştur. Çalışma, öz-şefkat uygulamalarının ruh sağlığı çerçevelerine entegre edilmesinin önemine dikkat çekmekte ve bu uygulamaların farklı yaş grupları ve kültürel bağlamlar üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyen gelecekteki araştırmaları önermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Öz-Şefkat , Depresyon , Anksiyete , Stres Yönetimi , Psikolojik Dayanıklılık

Beyond Survival: A Research Article Exploring How Self-Compassion Cultivates Emotional Resilience Amid Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

Öz

This study examines the transformative role of self-compassion in managing depression, anxiety, and stress through a comprehensive literature review. Defined as adopting a kind, accepting, and understanding attitude toward oneself, self-compassion has emerged as a crucial determinant of psychological well-being. The article highlights how its three core components such as self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness collectively strengthen emotional resilience. Findings indicate that individuals with higher levels of self-compassion cope more effectively with stressful or adverse experiences and exhibit reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. Moreover, interventions such as self-compassion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based programs demonstrate significant benefits in stress reduction. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating self-compassion practices into mental health frameworks and recommends future research exploring its effects across diverse age groups and cultural settings.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Self-Compassion , Depression , Anxiety , Stress Management , Psychological Resilience

Etik Beyan

As this research article is conducted with the employment of the review literature as its method, any ethics committee approval is not required.

Teşekkür

To my dear sister Emine Deniz, your unwavering support and silent strength have been the beacon guiding me through the darkest and most uncertain times. This work stands as a testament to the shared sacrifices and steadfast companionship that sustained me. I am eternally grateful.

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