Self-kindness linked to later mental well-being in repeated-measures study
Self-kindness stood out among self-compassion traits as the strongest predictor of later self-rated mental well-being. Self-compassion is not one thing. This paper separated its parts. Self-kindness stood out. Quick summary What the study found: The paper The relationship between self-compassion and mental health: A repeated measures investigation analyzed 232 participants at two time points and […]
Instagram use linked to lower self-esteem and higher depressive symptoms in Islamabad students
A survey of university students in Islamabad links heavier Instagram use with lower self-esteem and higher depressive symptoms, especially through patterns of social comparison. Instagram use matters. Comparison matters more. Self-esteem may be the bridge. Quick summary What the study found: More Instagram use was associated with lower self-esteem, and lower self-esteem was linked with […]