The predictive role of self‐compassion in cancer patients' symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue: A longitudinal study

Abstract

This study suggests that the positive aspects of self-compassion are beneficial for cancer patients for their future functioning, in terms of fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue over time. Future interventions should test how and to what extent self-compassion can be cultivated and whether increases in self-compassion are associated with better outcomes.