Self-Compassion and Well-Being of College Counselors
Keywords:
Psychology, self-compassion, well-being, Negros Occidental, PhilippinesAbstract
Understanding the self-compassion and psychological well-being of College Counselors is essential in gaining valuable insights into improving their working conditions and mental support system. In this premise, this descriptive study sought to determine the level of self-compassion and psychological well-being of College Counselors in a highly urbanized City in Central Negros for the School Year 2022-2023. Data needed for the study was collected from 62 respondents using three standardized instruments: the Self-Compassion Scale and the Psychological Well-being (PWB) Scale. The results showed a moderate level of self-compassion and a high psychological well-being among college counselors. The data showed no significant difference in their level of self-compassion when grouped by length of service, civil status, family income, educational attainment, and nature of the job. Finally, the same data set showed no significant difference in their psychological well-being when grouped according to length of service, civil status, and family income. In contrast, the Educational Attainment and nature of the job significantly affect the counselors' level of psychological well-being. These findings call for an intervention plan to address noted gaps and further empower college counselors to support students' mental health and academic success.
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