Translation and Validation of the Self-Compassion Scale in Urdu Language for Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

  • Fatima Salman University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Tehreem Arshad University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Aisha Sitwat University of the Punjab, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54692/ajss.2024.822291

Keywords:

Self-Compassion, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Factor Analysis, Mothers.

Abstract

Measuring self-compassion in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder is important because self-compassion helps to cope with the stressors of life. This population needs a valid and reliable measure to assess self-compassion. The present research aimed to translate and validate the self-compassion scale for mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders in the Pakistani national language, Urdu. The sample consisted of 204 mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Confirmatory factor analysis showed satisfactory indices of fit with composite scores as well as subscales. It is concluded that the Urdu version of the SCS is a reliable instrument for assessing self-compassion in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Author Biographies

Fatima Salman, University of the Punjab, Lahore

Fatima Salman, PhD Scholar, Center for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore (Corresponding author)

Tehreem Arshad, University of the Punjab, Lahore

PhD., Assistant Professor, Center for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore

Aisha Sitwat, University of the Punjab, Lahore

Former, Assistant Professor, Center for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore

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Published

2025-12-28

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): 2024

Section

Articles