Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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M.A, Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.
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Master of Clinical Psychology, Urmia University of Research Sciences
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Ph.D. in Mathematics, Tabriz University.
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Payame noor University,Iran
10.22098/jpc.2024.12283.1154
Abstract
Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to compare the self-compassion and body image of women from different ethnicities (Azeri, Kurdish, Persian) in Urmia city, and in fact, The goal was to create a fundamental understanding of the phenomenon of the subject of research.
Method: This is Causal-comparative research whose statistical population consisted of 342 women who were selected in 2022. Through a Stratified Sampling method, Statistical populations were chosen based on inclusion criteria and randomly assigned (Stratified random sampling). Data collection tools included a demographic checklist NEF(2003) Self-compassion scale (SCS); Cash et al(1990)Multidimensional Body- Self Relations questionnaire (MSRQ). Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was applied by the SPSS-26 program.
Result: Therefore, according to the results of the present study, There is no significant difference in the level of self-compassion (F=0.64 and P < 0.05) and body image(F=0.66 and P < 0.05) among different ethnicities. Based on this basic research, it is suggested that psychosocial variables should be investigated more in future research because a better understanding of them, provides a framework by which we can understand how we identify ourselves, and how we interact in groups and in society.
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