Self-Compassion, Self-Efficacy, and Health Outcomes in Older Adults

NCT07370090 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ACU-FTR-AOA3
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors in adults aged 65 years and older. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires administered online. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of psychological factors associated with physical and behavioral health outcomes in older adults.

Conditions

Older Adults (65 Years and Older); Health Behavior; Self-Compassion; Self-Efficacy; Pain

Keywords

Self-compassion; Self-efficacy; Older adults; Postural awareness; Health-promoting lifestyle; Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Self-compassion level

  Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale, a validated self-report questionnaire that evaluates individuals' compassionate attitude toward themselves across multiple dimensions.

  At baseline

• Self-efficacy level

  Self-efficacy will be assessed using the The Self-Efficacy Scale, which measures an individual's belief in their ability to cope with a variety of challenging demands in life.

  At baseline

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Postural awareness

  At baseline

• Pain severity

  At baseline

• Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors

  At baseline

• Quality of life score

  At baseline

Study Arms (1)

Older Adults

Adults aged 65 years and older who complete self-report questionnaires assessing self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors.

Other: Questionnaire Assessment

Interventions

Questionnaire Assessment OTHER

Participants complete validated self-report questionnaires to assess self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors. No therapeutic or behavioral intervention is applied.

Older Adults

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults aged 65 years and above who are able to complete online self-report questionnaires independently.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 65 years and older
• Able to read and understand Turkish
• Able to complete online questionnaires independently
• Provided informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia or Alzheimer's disease)
• Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder)
• Inability to complete questionnaires independently
• Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire responses

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acibadem University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Acıbadem University Kerem Aydınlar Campus

Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Nuray Alaca, Assoc. Prof

CONTACT

+90 216 500 44 44; nuray.alaca@acibadem.edu.tr

Ali Ömer ACAR

CONTACT

+90216) 500 44 44; aliomer.acar@acibadem.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 19, 2026
• First Posted: January 27, 2026
• Study Start: January 15, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2026
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

TU (1)