Psychometrische Evaluation einer deutschen 12-Item Kurzform der Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-D-KF)

Background: The aim of this study was the psychometric evaluation of a German short form of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-D-KF). Method: Based on the previous German translation of the questionnaire, the 12 items of the English short form were administered to a sample of non-clinical participants (N=386) in an online survey. Results: The SCS-D-KF showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's α=0.89). The total score of the short form correlated very high with the total score of the German long form (r=0.98). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed both the six-factor model and a hierarchical model with a superordinate self-compassion factor. Construct validity was demonstrated through expected correlations with established measurement instruments. Conclusions: The SCS-D-KF represents a valid and reliable alternative to the long form and is suitable for a time-efficient assessment of self-compassion.