The mediatoring role of self compassion in the effect of personality traits on positive psychological functions among female university students

The aim of this research was to determine the mediator role of self-compassion in the effect of personality traits on positive psychological functioning among female university students of Isfahan city. For this purpose from among female students of Isfahan university, Isfahan University of Medical Science and Islamic azad University of Isfahan(khorasgan) at second term of 2014-2015 and on the basis of determination table of sample size, (Kohen et al) 378 subjects were selected. The subjects responded to Neo Personality (Costa & McCrae), Self-compasion (Neff), Subjective Happiness (Lepper & Lyubomirsky), Optimism (Scheier & Carrer), Intellectuality (Ardelt), and Positive Affect (Watson, Clark & Tellegen) questionnaires. According to the results self-compassion mediated the effect of personality traits (neoroticism and extraversion) on positive psychological functions. The results of this study can help university administrators advance educational programs to increase self- compassion and positive psychological functions in students and improve their academic performance.