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Base for Electronic Educational Sciences 2025, Vol. 6(1) 146-164

Yoga Self-efficacy, Self-compassion and Subjective Well-being in Adult Women

Serap Ozdemir Biskin, Hilal Kıran

pp. 146 - 164

Publish Date: March 30, 2025  |   Single/Total View: 25/11   |   Single/Total Download: 39/16


Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between yoga self-efficacy and subjective well-being among yoga practitioners. Employing a quantitative relational research design, the study included 357 female participants aged between 18 and 67, all of whom had been practicing yoga for at least one month. Data were collected between May and August 2023, primarily through face-to-face interactions, and participation was voluntary. The Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale, Positive-Negative Affect Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and a Personal Information Form were utilized as data collection instruments. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS v26 and Hayes Macro v4. The findings revealed that yoga self-efficacy significantly predicted both self-compassion and subjective well-being. Furthermore, self-compassion was found to mediate the relationship between yoga self-efficacy and subjective well-being, indicating that yoga practices enhance individuals' well-being through the mechanism of self-compassion.

Keywords: Self-compassion, Subjective Well-being, Yoga, Yoga Self-efficacy


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