Self-Compassion Level Contributes to Variations in Emotional Rrsponses in Pregnant Women

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Published: Sep 1, 2025
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Self-compassion, Emotional Response, Pregnant Women

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Lina Fitriani
Midwifery Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health, Mega Buana University, Palopo
A.Fatimah Jamir
Midwifery Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health, Mega Buana University, Palopo
Yuniar Dwi Yanti
Midwifery Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health, Mega Buana University, Palopo
Dewi Hastuty
Midwifery Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health, Mega Buana University, Palopo

Abstract

Background: self-Compassion pada individu dapat memberikan perlakuan yang baik pada dirinya sendiri serta mengakui atas kekurangan yang ia miliki sebagai sesuatu yang wajar karena semua manusia memiliki keterbatasan. Lebih lanjut, self-compassion ini merupakan akar dari kebahagiaan seseorang.


Purpose: this study aimed to examine the effect of self-compassion therapy on the emotional response of pregnant women at the KIA Clinic of Pekkabata Health Center. Methods: a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was used. The study involved 28 pregnant women who received self-compassion therapy. Emotional responses were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using McNemar's test to determine the significance of changes in emotional responses.


Result : before the intervention, 53.6% of respondents were categorized as having moderate depression. After receiving self-compassion therapy, this percentage decreased, with 42.9% of respondents categorized as having mild depression. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference with a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating that self-compassion therapy had a positive impact on the emotional responses of the participants.


Conclusion: self-compassion therapy was effective in reducing the level of depression among pregnant women. This intervention is recommended to support maternal mental health and emotional well-being during pregnancy.

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Fitriani, L., Jamir, A., Yanti, Y. D., & Hastuty, D. (2025). Self-Compassion Level Contributes to Variations in Emotional Rrsponses in Pregnant Women. Proceedings of AIPKIND Scientific Meeting, 1(1), 38-45. Retrieved from https://proceeding.journal-aipkind.or.id/index.php/pasm/article/view/62
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Vol 1 No 1 (2025): Proceedings of AIPKIND Scientific Meeting
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Poster Presentation

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