تحليل و نقد نظريه خود شفقتي كريستين نف بر مبناي نهج‌البلاغه

Analysis an‎d Criticism of Christian Neffʹs Self-Compassion Theory in the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha

معارف اهل‌البيت(ع)

In todayʹs world, with the increasing complexity of life an‎d psychological challenges such as stress, anxiety, an‎d self-criticism, paying attention to effective solutions to improve mental health has become increasingly important. In the meantime, the concept of self-compassion, introduced by Kristen Neff, is recognized as one of the important tools of positive psychology. This theory, by emphasizing kindness to oneself, a sense of human communio‎n, an‎d mindfulness, offers an effective approach to strengthening resilience an‎d reducing negative judgments. However, Neffʹs self-compassion theory has been developed more within the framework of Western cultures an‎d has addressed less spiritual an‎d moral dimensions. On the other han‎d, the teachings of Imam Ali (AS) in Nahj al-Balagha, by emphasizing moral an‎d human values, provide a comprehensive model for psychological an‎d spiritual growth that can be used as a basis for analyzing an‎d criticizing psychological theories. The present study aims to comparative study an‎d critique the theory of self-compassion from the perspective of the teachings of Nahj al-Balagha, an‎d attempts to establish a link between positive psychology an‎d Islamic teachings. This study was conducted using an analytical-descriptive method, an‎d the required data were collected through library studies an‎d a comparative study of the teachings of Nahj al-Balagha an‎d psychological sources. The findings show that self-compassion in Nafʹs theory includes three main components: kindness to oneself, mindfulness, an‎d a sense of human communio‎n. The teachings of Nahj al-Balagha also emphasize moral responsibility, attention to manʹs position before God, an‎d the distinction between self-compassion an‎d selfishness. The main results of the study show that if ethical principles an‎d social obligations are taken into account, Nafʹs theory can be adapted to Islamic teachings. In addition to critiques of Neffʹs theory, this research presents a more comprehensive model of self-compassion that focuses on human, divine, an‎d social dimensions.

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