Influence of self-compassion on self-blame & shame in brain injury
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The influence of self-compassion on perceived responsibility and shame following acquired brain injury
IRAS ID
225613
Contact name
Jade Ambridge
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 2 months, 2 days
Research summary
This study aims to investigate whether self-compassion moderates the relationship between a person’s perceived responsibility for their brain injury, and their levels of shame. The three primary research questions for this study are; 1) Does self-compassion moderate the impact of perceived responsibility and self-blame on levels of shame in brain injury? 2) Is there a relationship between self-compassion, shame and perceived responsibility, and anxiety, and depression for people with brain injuries? and 3) What are people with brain injuries’ experiences of self-compassion, shame and perceived responsibility/self-blame? This study will employ a mixed methods design. It is a questionnaire study available online or in paper format. Quantitative data will be collected through questionnaires, and responses will be analysed through multiple regression analysis, correlations and descriptive statistics. Qualitative data will be collected through open questions following the quantitative questionnaires. Responses will be analysed using thematic analysis. Participants will be a minimum of 55 individuals with acquired brain injuries, recruited from NHS settings, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) units and community/voluntary organisations. This study could have implications for the development of specific self-compassion interventions for people with brain injuries who may have a high level of perceived responsibility for their injury, which is causing increased shame, self-criticism and poor psychological wellbeing.
REC name
London - Surrey Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/0762
Date of REC Opinion
25 Jul 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion