The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF) is a self-report tool that measures the level of self-compassion an individual has, which is defined as how they relate to themselves in instances of perceived failure, inadequacy, or personal suffering. The SCS-SF consists of 12 questions, all taken from the original Self-Compassion Scale, that represent 6 dimensions: self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and over-identification. The SCS-SF helps in understanding how individuals treat themselves during difficult times and their capacity for self-compassion, which can be a critical factor in mental health and well-being.

Self-report

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No recommended standard frequency. Blueprint recommends monthly or as clinically indicated.

The SCS-SF consists of 12 questions that are answered using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (“Almost never”) to 5 (“Almost always”). Questions 1, 4, 8, 9, 11 and 12 are reverse scored. Each dimension measured is a subscale that is represented by two items (see table below).

Each subscale score is calculated by averaging the corresponding two item scores. The total self-compassion score is calculated as an average of all the subscale scores (i.e., average of all the items).

There are no clinical norms or scores established to indicate a level of an individual’s level of self-compassion. Instead, SCS-SF total scores are used primarily to compare one individual’s self-compassion state from one date of administration to the next. However, see a suggested ad hoc rubric by the author below:

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Raes, F., Pommier, E., Neff, K. D., & Van Gucht, D. (2011). Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the Self-Compassion Scale. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 18(3), 250–255. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.702

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