<![CDATA[Mental health issues remain a critical challenge among undergraduate students, as many encounter academic pressure, transitional stress, and emotional difficulties. However, personal protective factors such as self-compassion can help students maintain positive mental health. This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-compassion and positive mental health among undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 years in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek). A quantitative non-experimental approach was conducted using a convenience sampling technique, involving 172 undergraduate students (37 male, 135 female; mean age = 20 years). Data were collected using the adapted 26-item Self-compassion Scale (SCS; Cronbach's alpha = 0.741) and the adapted 31-item Positive mental health Scale (PMHS; Cronbach's alpha = 0.744), both of which demonstrated satisfactory construct validity and internal reliability. Spearman's rank correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between self-compassion and positive mental health (rs = 0.768, p < 0.001). This large effect size indicates that higher self-compassion is strongly associated with optimal positive mental health, including greater adaptability, personal autonomy, and frustration tolerance. Furthermore, independent sample t-tests indicated no significant gender differences in either self-compassion or positive mental health. These findings emphasize the importance of cultivating self-compassion as an internal psychological resource to foster positive mental health in higher education institutions.]]>
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