Exploring Self-compassion among Adults with Childhood Trauma and Perfectionism

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dc.contributor.advisorGarza-Chaves, Yvonne
dc.contributor.advisorSullivan, Jeffrey M
dc.contributor.committeeMemberRice, Kathleen
dc.creatorOeffinger, Jasandra Lourdes
dc.creator.orcid0009-0000-7616-1669
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-04T14:42:47Z
dc.date.available2024-01-04T14:42:47Z
dc.date.created2023-12
dc.date.issuedDecember 2023
dc.date.submittedDecember 2023
dc.date.updated2024-01-04T14:42:47Z
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of self-compassion among adults with childhood trauma and perfectionism. There are few qualitative studies focused on any combinations of childhood trauma, perfectionism, and self-compassion. Additionally, no studies have been conducted to specifically explore how adults with childhood trauma and perfectionism experience, and apply, self-compassion to their lives. Five adult participants who endorsed four or more items on the ACE-Q (Felitti et al., 1998) and scored 42 or higher on both the High Standards and Discrepancy subscales on the APS-R (Slaney et al., 2001) completed a demographic questionnaire and semi-structured interview, which were transcribed and analyzed for themes. Results of the thematic analysis identified five main themes: (a) relating to self, (b) nature of the process, (c) impact of ACEs, (d) learning through relationships, and (e) navigating expectations and standards. Six subthemes were included: (a) self-kindness, (b) hard on myself, (c) unfamiliarity, (d) still working on it, (e) internalized experiences, (f) disconnection, (g) connection and support, (h) different perspectives, (i) perfectionism as a coping mechanism, and (j) accepting limits.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/4278
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.subjectEducation, Guidance and Counseling
dc.titleExploring Self-compassion among Adults with Childhood Trauma and Perfectionism
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Education
thesis.degree.departmentCounselor Education
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselor Education
thesis.degree.grantorSam Houston State University
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

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