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The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Suicidal Ideation in Soldiers: The Mediating Role of Mentalization
Roujin Riahi1 , Fatemeh Abbasi *2 , Ali Soleimani3
1- MA Student in Clinical Psychology, Center Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- MA Student in Clinical Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , Abbasi.fa78@gmail.com
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Science and Culture University, Tehran, Iran
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Suicide among military personnel remains a significant public health issue, exacerbated by factors such as exposure to combat, prolonged family separation, and the pressures of military life. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between self-compassion and suicidal ideation in soldiers, with mentalization as a mediating factor. This descriptive-correlational study targeted all soldiers aged 18–35 with suicidal ideation who sought treatment at a military hospital in Tehran during the winter of 2023. From this population, 150 individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were selected through non-random convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (Beck et al., 1961), the Self-Compassion Scale (Neff et al., 2003), and the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (Fonagy et al., 2016). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling with SPSS (version 26) and AMOS (version 24). The findings confirmed a structural relationship between self-compassion and suicidal ideation, mediated by mentalization. The path coefficients for the direct effects of self-compassion and mentalization on suicidal ideation were statistically significant. These results suggest that mentalization mediates the relationship between self-compassion and suicidal ideation. The findings have practical implications for psychiatrists, psychologists, and military personnel addressing soldier suicide.
Keywords: Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Compassion, Mentalization, Soldiers
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2025/05/27 | Revised: 2026/08/28 | Accepted: 2028/09/30 | Published: 2026/03/6
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