Prosocial Personality and Self-Harm Tendencies in Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Resilience

Authors

  • Nabia Qureshi Alumni of University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Fatima Sana School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology Lahore https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4873-384X
  • Areeba Latif Counselling Coordinator, University of Management and Technology Lahore Technology
  • Muhammad Ali Jawad Raza Clinical Counselor, University of Management and Technology Lahore
  • Zahra Bakhat Awaisi Lecturer, University of Management and Technology Lahore

Keywords:

Prosocial Personality, Self-Compassion, Resilience, Self-Harm Tendencies, Young Adults

Abstract

The main aim of the research study was to determine the mediating role of self-compassion and resilience between prosocial personalities and self-harm tendencies. The study included 300 university students ranging in age from 17 to 25 years (M =21.1, SD = 2). The measures included in the study were self-compassion scale, resilience scale, prosocial personality scale, and self-harm tendencies scales was used. The results highlighted that prosocial personality, self-compassion, resilience, and self-harm tendencies were significantly related to each other. Whereas, all the study variables predicted each other. Also, it was concluded that self-compassion and resilience partially mediated the relationship between prosocial personality and self-harm tendencies. The findings will help in future development of effective techniques and interventions employed in reducing self-harm tendencies. The limitations and future suggestions are given at the end of the study.

Author Biography

Fatima Sana, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology Lahore

My name is Fatima Sana and professionally, I am a Qualified Clinical Counselor at Clinical Counselling Center, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Basically, I have done my MS-Counselling Psychology (2017) from UMT, Lahore and done my BS(Hons)-Applied Psychology (2015) from GCU, Lahore. I have almost 8-years experience in Clinical Counselling; also organizing and conducting workshops, lectures, and awareness seminars and giving training to students, trainers, and professionals. Through these professional experiences, I have acquainted myself with a range of skills that actually make me as flexible and empathetic human being. My major area of interest is Adult-Child Counselling, School & Health Psychology, Guidance/Career/Cognitive/Projective/Forensic/Criminal/Correctional Assessments & Interventions.

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Published

2025-04-07

How to Cite

Qureshi, N., Sana, F., Latif, A., Raza, M. A. J., & Awaisi, Z. B. (2025). Prosocial Personality and Self-Harm Tendencies in Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Resilience. Dialogue Social Science Review (DSSR), 3(4), 110–125. Retrieved from https://thedssr.com/index.php/2/article/view/460

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): April

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