Self-Compassion Mediates the Association between Parental Bonding and Dyadic Coping in Romantic Couples

We tested if affectionless or neglectful parenting was associated with supportive dyadic coping in 853 young adults and if self-compassion mediated this association.  Supportive dyadic coping differed by parenting style (F = 13.63, p <.001) and was partially mediated by self-compassion (Indirect effect = .071; 95% CI: .019, .131).