Difference Between Integrative Self-Knowledge, Self-Compassion, and Emotion Regulation in Individuals with Covid-19 Based on the Levels of Self-Concept Clarity

Abstract

Introduction: Adjustment of patients with the challenges and tensions of Covid-19 using integrative self-knowledge, self-compassion, and emotion regulation can be associated with the level of Self-concept clarity. Therefore, the integrative self-knowledge, self-compassion, and emotion regulation of patients were compared based on the levels of Self-concept Clarity.Method: The present study had a Single-factor design. The population of the study was patients with Covid-19 and a sample included 162 participants. Based on the levels of self-concept clarity (low, middle, and high), three groups were defined, each consisting of 35 people. Data were collected using the self-concept clarity, integrative self-knowledge scale, emotion regulation questionnaire, and self-compassion scale. Data were analyzed using the MANOVA test and Bonferroni’s post hoc test.Result: According to the results, the mean integrative self-knowledge and self-compassion in the high Self-concept clarity group were significantly more than the other two groups, and in the middle group more than the low group. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of reappraisal. The mean of suppression in the high self-concept clarity group was higher than the low self-concept clarity group.Discussion and conclusion: These findings imply that the higher levels of Self-concept Clarity can help to promote integrative self-knowledge and self-compassion and reduce suppression in the patients with Covid-19 that facilitates adjustment with the disease.

Keywords

• covid-19
• emotion regulation
• integrative self-knowledge
• self-compassion
• self-concept clarity