Scale Overview & Construct
25-item child self-report scale measuring self-compassion — self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness versus self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. The source instrument also includes a separate 24-item parent-report version; only the child self-report form is built here since this platform is for individual self-assessment. Reverse-scoring of the self-judgment/isolation/over-identification items (matching the standard Neff Self-Compassion Scale scoring convention) was inferred from item content, not stated explicitly in the source file.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Sutton, E., Schonert-Reichl, K. A., Wu, A. D., & Lawlor, M. S. (2018). Evaluating the reliability and validity of the Self-Compassion Scale for children. Mindfulness, 9(1), 190-202. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Self-Compassion Scale — Preadolescent?
25-item child self-report scale measuring self-compassion — self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness versus self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification.
How long does the Self-Compassion Scale — Preadolescent take?
It takes about 10 minutes to answer all 25 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.