SELF-COMPASSION AS A MEDIATOR BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND BORDERLINE PERSONALITY INDONESIAN EMERGING ADULTS

Abstract

Behaviors that show traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) are often found in Indonesian society. Several therapies have been conducted, but no therapy is considered the most effective because several factors cause BPD. This study aims to determine the role of self-compassion (SC) as a mediator variable between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and BPD in Indonesian Emerging Adults. This study used quantitative methods. Data collection used the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), 11 items, α = 0.703, and the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (MSI-BPD), 10 items, α = 0.726. To measure ACEs, Felitti's ACEs Scale consisting of 10 items was used (α = 0.734). The participants in this study were emerging adults (18-25 years old). All scales were distributed via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using mediator variable analysis through PROCESS with the SPSS program. A significant relationship was found between ACEs, SC, and BPD (F=17.464; p < 0.001). SC is a mediator between ACEs and BPD in Indonesian emerging adults. In addition, SC can also directly reduce BPD symptoms. SC and ACEs contribute 25% to BPD. Future researchers can continue this study by paying attention to BPD scores in participants, conducting mindfulness training, and re-examining the role of SC as a moderator variable.