Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form
SCS-SFSelf-Compassion
12 items
2011
α 0.86–0.90
Free
Raes, F., Pommier, E., Neff, K.D., & Van Gucht, D.
What it measures
Measures treating oneself with kindness during failure, recognising imperfection as a shared human experience, and holding difficult feelings in balanced awareness. Derived from Neff's (2003) original 26-item SCS.
Representative items
- I try to be understanding and patient towards aspects of my personality I don't like. (Self-Kindness)
- I try to see my failings as part of the human condition. (Common Humanity)
- When I fail at something important I become consumed by feelings of inadequacy. (R, Self-Judgement)
- I give myself the caring and tenderness I need during hard times. (Self-Kindness)
Citation
Raes, F., Pommier, E., Neff, K.D., & Van Gucht, D. (2011). Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the Self-Compassion Scale. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 18(3), 250–255.