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Fostering Self-Compassion Across Generations: Development of a Dyadic Parent-Child Program (108208)
Session Chair: Dominik Sikirić
Saturday, 11 July 2026 16:05
Session: Session 5
Room: UCL Torrington, B17 (Basement Floor)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Objectives
To develop a dyadic parent-child self-compassion program (D-PCSC) aimed at fostering self-compassion in children and parents.
Methods
Program development began with a systematic review synthesizing existing self-compassion interventions for children. Three mindfulness experts evaluated the initial version for relevance, effectiveness, and appropriateness, with Item- and Scale-Content Validity Indices (I-CVI and S-CVI) calculated. Expert feedback informed final refinements. The program was then pilot-tested with five parent–child dyads, followed by semi-structured interviews assessing program feasibility and suitability.
Results
Expert evaluation yielded an I-CVI of 1.0 and S-CVI of 0.8, confirming strong relevance, effectiveness in fostering self-compassion, and suitability for children. Positive feedback included: "content expected to cultivate self-compassion," "engaging program design for children," and "already detailed and comprehensive," requiring no revisions. Pilot testing with five parent–child dyads (children: mean age 9.4 years, 80% female; parents: 60% aged 31–40 years, 60% female) yielded positive feedback. Children found the program enjoyable and fun; parents suggested adding sessions for more practices. The finalized D-PCSC comprises five weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions led by a qualified mindfulness teacher, engaging parent–child dyads in structured self-compassion practices.
Conclusion
The study provides evidence supporting the validity of the D-PCSC as an early family-based self-compassion program with potential to build intergenerational emotional resilience and well-being across the lifespan. Future research will assess its effectiveness in enhancing child and parent outcomes.
Authors:
Wai Man Sin, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Mimi Mun Yee Tse, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
Joanne Wai Yee Chung, Guangzhou Medical University; Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, China
Sandy Pin Pin Choi, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Sin, PhD student at School of Nursing and Health Sciences, HKMU. Research interest: self-compassion
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