The role of self-compassion in adults with dyslexia

Niolaki, Georgia and Negoita, Alexandra and Terzopoulos, Aris and Masterson, Jackie (2025) The role of self-compassion in adults with dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia. pp. 1-23. ISSN 0736-9387

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Abstract

The emotional aspect of dyslexia has recently received more attention. A growing body of literature highlights the links between dyslexia and self-perception (such as self-esteem and self-efficacy) and psychopathology (such as anxiety). However, there is no research on self-compassion in adults with dyslexia. The current study aimed to examine the role of self-compassion in relation to self-esteem, self-efficacy and anxiety in adults with dyslexia. We investigated whether facets of self-compassion have distinct roles within these relationships. We also aimed to identify whether self-compassion mediates the association of self-esteem and self-efficacy with dyslexia and anxiety. Findings are reported from 100 adults with dyslexia who took part in an online survey involving measures of self-compassion, self-esteem and self-efficacy, and anxiety. Self-compassion was related to the other measures and was found to mediate the association of anxiety with self-esteem and self-efficacy, which has not been reported before in adults with dyslexia.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1007/s11881-025-00327-0
Dates:	Date Event 1 April 2025 Accepted 16 April 2025 Published Online
Subjects:	CAH04 - psychology > CAH04-01 - psychology > CAH04-01-01 - psychology (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Psychology
Depositing User:	Aris Terzopoulos
Date Deposited:	20 May 2025 14:36
Last Modified:	20 May 2025 14:36
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16367

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