The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Korean version of the Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (SCS-SF), originally developed by Neff. The instrument was initially tested on a sample of counselors (n=312) and college students (n=202), and subsequently crossvalidated using correctional institution workers (n=180), a group not previously studied with this tool. All subscales of the Korean SCS-SF demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s α≥0.52), and showed high correlations with the original full scale (r≥0.94), supporting its convergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) found that the Korean version best fit a two-factor model, categorizing items into positive (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness) and negative (over-identification, isolation, self-judgment) dimensions—interpreted in this study as ‘self-acceptance’ versus ‘Self-blame.’ This model suggests consistent and high structural validity across three sample groups. The unique contribution of this study is the multiple validation of the Korean SCS-SF using adult samples of professionals and students, which has not been adequately explored in the Korean context. The author played a central role in both cultural adaptation and empirically establishing structural equivalence of this scale, addressing a significant gap in the literature. The findings indicate that this Koreanized SCS-SF is not only a psychometrically sound scale but also a practical alternative to the original scale. This study provides strong evidence for its applicability to clinical, educational, and workplace settings in S. Korea. This study contributes to cross-cultural psychology by providing a validated, concise measure of self-empathy suitable for both research and practice.
Hyun Jin Kim [ Professor, Department of Counseling Education, Graduate School of Education, Hannam University, Daejeon, South Korea ]
Corresponding Author
국제문화기술진흥원 [The International Promotion Agency of Culture Technology]
설립연도
2009
분야
공학>공학일반
소개
본 진흥원은 문화기술(Culture Technology) 관련 산·학·연·관으로 구성된 비영리 단체이다. 문화기술(CT)은 정보통신기술(ICT), 문화적 사고 기반의 예술, 인문학, 디자인, 사회과학기술이 접목된 신융합기술(New Convergence Technology, NCT)로 정의한다. 인간의 삶의 질을 향상시키고, 진보된 방향으로 변화시키고, 문화기술 관련 분야의 학술 및 기술의 발전과 진흥에 공헌하기 위하여, 제3조의 필요한 사업을 행함을 그 목적으로 한다.
간행물
간행물명
International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)
간기
계간
pISSN
2288-7202
eISSN
2288-7318
수록기간
2013~2025
등재여부
KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 600DDC 700
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Volume 13 Number 3