Factor Structure of the Self-Compassion Scale in 11 International Samples

Abstract

In this study, different factor analysis models were employed to test the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) in eleven distinct populations (n = 15,266) in different countries. The results strongly suggest that the most appropriate use of the SCS is to measure levels of Self-Compassionate responding (positive items) and Self-Uncompassionate responding (negative items) separately.

Keywords

• Self-compassion
• Factor structure
• Bifactor models
• Two-tier models
• Psychometric analysis