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. 2020 Apr 1;15(4):e0230875. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230875

Table 5. The correlations between factors of the compassionate engagement and action scales and variables.

Measures (N = 279) Compassion for Others Compassion from Others Compassion for Self
Compassion for Others - .34 ** .37 **
Compassion from Others .34 ** - .21 **
Compassion for Self .37 ** .21 ** -
Self-Compassion Scale Short Form
    Positive .03 .13 * .40 **
    Negative -.18 ** .11 .14 *
DASS-15
    Depression .05 -.21 ** -.30 **
    Anxiety .11 -.14 * -.19 **
    Stress .11 -.09 -.15 *
Satisfaction With Life Scale .02 .27 ** .26 **
Others Oriented Emotional Reactivity .67 ** .27 ** .28 **
Brief COPE
    Active Coping .32 ** .15 * .40 **
    Denial -.14 * .01 -.30 **
    Use of Emotional Support .24 ** .51 ** .12 *
    Use of Instrumental Support .16 ** .50 ** .07
    Behavioral Disengagement -.17 ** .01 -.33 **
    Positive Reframing .17 ** .19 ** .35 **
        Planning .25 ** .08 .43 **
        Acceptance .33 ** .03 .33 **
    Self-Blame .18 ** -.10 -.15 *
 Substance Use -.01 -.02 -.03

*p < 0.05

** p < 0.01.