Self-Compassion Relates to Reduced Unethical Behavior Through Lower Moral Disengagement

Abundant evidence has demonstrated that self-compassion robustly contributes to individuals’ psychological well-being. Yet, less is known about the social benefits of self-compassion. The present research sought to test whether self-compassion is related to less unethical behavior, as well as the mediating role of moral disengagement in this relation. Across two studies in China, a college student sample (study 1, N = 222; 24% men,...