EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH: THE ROLE OF SELF- COMPASSION

Ali Arshad; Dr Ghulam Hassan; Dr Wajiha Yasir; Dr Tahira Batool; Saira Khurram; Fizza Rizwan

Authors

Ali Arshad
Dr Ghulam Hassan
Dr Wajiha Yasir
Dr Tahira Batool
Saira Khurram
Fizza Rizwan

Keywords:

Self-Compassion, Psychological Capital, Mental Health, Anxiety, Social Support, Depression, Stress.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and social support on mental health and the moderating effect of self- compassion. Using a quantitative research methodology, the study gathered data from 200 adults through structured questionnaires measuring key variables: PsyCap (hope, optimism, resilience, self-efficacy), social support (emotional, informational, and instrumental support), self-compassion (kindness to self, being aware of current suffering and improved acceptance, and shared humanity), and mental health (anxiety, depression, and stress). All data analysis was done with SPSS, where basic descriptive measures, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis for direct and indirect effects of variables were assessed. The study establishes that PsyCap and social support explain a decrease in mental health concerns and the presence of self-compassion as having a partial mediating influence. The concluding results imply that including the enhancement of PsyCap and social support may improve mental health by promoting self-compassion.