Examination of Childhood Traumas and Self-Compassion Levels of Patients Diagnosed with Depressive Disorder

Pelin Fırat; Sibel Polat Olca

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Examination of Childhood Traumas and Self-Compassion Levels of Patients Diagnosed with Depressive Disorder

Authors:

Pelin Fırat | Sibel Polat Olca

Publisher:

Balıkesir University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.477-487

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357557

pISSN:

2146-9601

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Abstract:

 Objective: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between childhood traumas, depression and self-compassion in patients diagnosed with depression. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two state hospitals. The sample consisted of 150 participants diagnosed with depression who agreed to participate in the study. The data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, independent students t-test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Post Hoc tests. Results: The participants had a mean score of 48.216.9 on the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire CTQ, 2.840.3 on the Self-Compassion Scale SCS. The CTQ scale score had a weak positive correlation with self-judgment and isolation subscale scores r0.166; r0.169, respectively, a moderate positive correlation with sexual abuse subscale score and Beck Depression Inventory BDI score r0.422; r0.397, respectively and a strong positive correlation with emotional abuse, physical abuse, physical neglect and emotional neglect subscale scores r0.881; r0.818; r0.807; r0.797, respectively. The BDI score had a moderate negative correlation with self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness subscale scores r-0.427; r-0.354; r-0.389, respectively Conclusion: The depression levels of participants diagnosed with depression increase as their childhood traumatic experiences increase.

 Objective: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between childhood traumas, depression and self-compassion in patients diagnosed with depression. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two state hospitals. The sample consisted of 150 participants diagnosed with depression who agreed to participate in the study. The data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, independent students t-test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Post Hoc tests. Results: The participants had a mean score of 48.216.9 on the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire CTQ, 2.840.3 on the Self-Compassion Scale SCS. The CTQ scale score had a weak positive correlation with self-judgment and isolation subscale scores r0.166; r0.169, respectively, a moderate positive correlation with sexual abuse subscale score and Beck Depression Inventory BDI score r0.422; r0.397, respectively and a strong positive correlation with emotional abuse, physical abuse, physical neglect and emotional neglect subscale scores r0.881; r0.818; r0.807; r0.797, respectively. The BDI score had a moderate negative correlation with self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness subscale scores r-0.427; r-0.354; r-0.389, respectively Conclusion: The depression levels of participants diagnosed with depression increase as their childhood traumatic experiences increase.

 Objective: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between childhood traumas, depression and self-compassion in patients diagnosed with depression. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two state hospitals. The sample consisted of 150 participants diagnosed with depression who agreed to participate in the study. The data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, independent students t-test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Post Hoc tests. Results: The participants had a mean score of 48.216.9 on the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire CTQ, 2.840.3 on the Self-Compassion Scale SCS. The CTQ scale score had a weak positive correlation with self-judgment and isolation subscale scores r0.166; r0.169, respectively, a moderate positive correlation with sexual abuse subscale score and Beck Depression Inventory BDI score r0.422; r0.397, respectively and a strong positive correlation with emotional abuse, physical abuse, physical neglect and emotional neglect subscale scores r0.881; r0.818; r0.807; r0.797, respectively. The BDI score had a moderate negative correlation with self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness subscale scores r-0.427; r-0.354; r-0.389, respectively Conclusion: The depression levels of participants diagnosed with depression increase as their childhood traumatic experiences increase.

 Amaç: Bu çalışma, depresyon tanısı alan hastalarda çocukluk çağı travmaları, depresyon ve öz-şefkat arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel tipte olan bu çalışma iki devlet hastanesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Örneklem, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden, depresyon tanısı almış 150 katılımcıdan oluşmuştur. Veriler tanımlayıcı istatistikler, independent students t-test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Post Hoc testleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların Çocukluk Çağı Travma Ölçeğinden ÇÇTÖ 48,216,9, Öz Şefkat Ölçeğinden ÖŞÖ ise 2,840,3 puan aldıkları görüldü. ÇÇTÖ ölçek puanı ile kendini yargılama ve izolasyon alt ölçek puanları arasında zayıf pozitif korelasyon sırasıyla r0,166; r0,169, cinsel istismar alt ölçek puanı ve Beck Depresyon Ölçeği BDÖ puanı ile orta pozitif korelasyon r0,422; r0,397, sırasıyla ve duygusal istismar, fiziksel istismar, fiziksel ihmal ve duygusal ihmal alt ölçek puanları ile pozitif yönde güçlü bir korelasyon r0,881; r0,818; r0,807; r0,797, sırasıyla. BDÖ puanı ile kendine nezaket, ortak insanlık ve farkındalık alt ölçek puanları arasında orta düzeyde negatif korelasyon bulundu sırasıyla r-0,427; r-0,354; r-0,389 Sonuç: Depresyon tanısı alan katılımcıların çocukluk çağı travmatik deneyimleri arttıkça depresyon düzeyleri de artmaktadır.

Article Details

Examination of Childhood Traumas and Self-Compassion Levels of Patients Diagnosed with Depressive Disorder

Authors:

Pelin Fırat | Sibel Polat Olca

Publisher:

Balıkesir University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.477-487

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357557

pISSN:

2146-9601

Depression

Childhood traumas

Self-compassion

Abuse

Neglect: Depresyon

Çocukluk çağı travmaları

Öz şefkat

İstismar

İhmal.

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Pelin Fırat | Sibel Polat Olca

Publisher: Balıkesir University

Main Topics: Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal: Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.477-487

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357557

pISSN: 2146-9601

Issues

Authors:

Pelin Fırat | Sibel Polat Olca

Publisher:

Balıkesir University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.477-487

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357557

pISSN:

2146-9601