Paedagoria : Jurnal Kajian, Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kependidikan
Vol 17, No 2 (2026): April

Self-Compassion Levels Among Guidance and Counseling Students: A Descriptive Quantitative Study

Riesa Siddik (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Juntika Nurihsan (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nandang Budiman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ipah Saripah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the distribution of university students’ levels of self-compassion based on its psychological aspects. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach involving 144 students from guidance and counseling study program at a higher education institution. The entire population was included as reasearch participants without applying any sampling technique. Data were collected using a self compassion scale developed in the form of a likert model, which encompasses six core dimensions: self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness and over=identification. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive percentage techniques to classify self-compassion levels into three categories, namely low, moderate, and high. The results indicated that, everall, most students were classified in the moderate level of self-compassion (48%), followed by those in the low category (0%) and the high category (52%). Further analysis of each dimension showed that the majority of students also fell into the moderate category, with percentage distributions exceeding 40% across all aspects. These findings suggest that studentsself commpassion has not yet developed optimally and tends to remain at a moderate level. This condition indicates the need for systematic developmental efforts oriented toward strengthening students’ psychological aspects, particularly in fostering adative self-attitudes, emotional awarness, and balanced self-evaluation. The results of this study can serve as an empirical basis for designing guidance and counseling programs aimed at enhancing self-compassion among university students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paedagoria

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Subject

Education

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Theoretical studies, research and development of teaching materials, activities, models or learning media in the field of education include mathematics and natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, science, ICT, and its applications); (2) social science, history, geography, culture and economy; ...