Self-Compassion and its Relationship to Self-Esteem Among Wives of Prisoners with High Sentences in West Bank Governorates

Authors

  • Areej T. Suleiman Al-Quds Open University
  • Hosni M. Awad Al-Quds Open University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-047-005

Keywords:

Self-compassion, self-esteem, wives of prisoners with high judgments

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the levels of self-compassion and self-esteem, and their relationship. The study targeted a sample of wives of prisoners, reaching 95 participants through convenience sampling.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive-correlational method and utilized SPSS for data analysis

Results:  The results indicated that the level of self-compassion was at 63.0%, with an average rating. The mean scores for participants' responses on the self-compassion scale ranged from 3.72 to 2.55. Self-kindness ranked first with a high rating. The level of self-esteem was at 75.5% with an average rating. There were no statistically significant differences in self-compassion and its domains, attributed to educational level. Except for self-kindness which wasn’t influenced by educational level. Differences were found in the domain of self-kindness favoring employment. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in self-esteem related to educational level and employment. There is a positive correlation between self-compassion and self-esteem, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of .545.

Conclusions: The study recommends developing counseling programs to enhance self- compassion and self esteem among wives of prisoners with high sentences in West Bank governorates.

Author Biographies

Areej T. Suleiman, Al-Quds Open University

PhD student

Hosni M. Awad, Al-Quds Open University

Professor

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2025-09-27

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Suleiman, A. T., & Awad, H. M. (2025). Self-Compassion and its Relationship to Self-Esteem Among Wives of Prisoners with High Sentences in West Bank Governorates. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Educational & Psychological Research & Studies, 16(47). https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-047-005

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Vol. 16 No. 47 (2025): مجلة جامعة القدس المفتوحة للأبحاث والدراسات التربوية والنفسية

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