Self-Compassion, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Among Private University Teachers
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and empathy among university Teachers. The study's participants included both male and female university instructors (N = 155) from Lahore, Pakistan with age range 25 to50 years (M = 33.7, SD = 5.2). The purposive sample technique was used to select teachers from private universities. Variables have been assessed with the help of The Self-Compassion Scale- Short Form (SCS-SF), The Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence (SSEIT), The Toronto Empathy Survey (TEQ). The correlation analysis showed positive correlation among self-compassion, emotional intelligence and empathy in teachers. Regression analysis showed that self-compassion and emotional intelligence are significant predictors of empathy among university teachers. Results revealed significant differences for man and woman regarding self-compassion, emotional intelligence and empathy. Results showed a strong positive association between self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and empathy. In university professors, self-compassion and emotional intelligence were highly significant positive predictors of empathy. The findings showed that there were higher emotional intelligence and empathy scores were seen among female university professors.
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S. (2025). Self-Compassion, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Among Private University Teachers. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 40(1), 47-62. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.04
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F.; Asad,
S. Self-Compassion, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Among Private University Teachers. Pak. J. Psychol. Res 2025, 40, 47-62. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.04
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F, Asad
S. Self-Compassion, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Among Private University Teachers. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research. 2025; 40(1): 47-62. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.04
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2025. "Self-Compassion, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Among Private University Teachers" Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research 40, no. 1: 47-62. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.04

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