Standardization of Self-Compassion Scale on a sample of University Youth in the Palestinian Environment in Gaza Strip

Abstract

This study aimed at translating & standardizing the Self-Compassion Scale )S.C( which is prepared by the American scientist )Neff: 2003(, and preparing it to be used and implemented at the Palestinian society in Gaza strip. To achieve these goals, the researcher translated the target scale with the assistance of translation specialists & determine its reliability, validity, and criteria that are suitable for it. The number of the sample was )1436( youth students from Al-Aqsa University )319 M., 1117 Fe.( from the age )18-22( years. The sample was selected from various disciplines and levels of the university study. The results showed that the scale had achieved high levels of honesty and stability, Which indicates its validity for use and application to measure the level of Self-Compassion among youth in the Palestinian environment. The study recommends that researchers who are interested in this field of study, can use this scale as a new tool use it in future psychological studies and researches for the Palestinian youth, especially the young people with special needs who may suffer from a low level of self- compassion.