Development Model of Self–Compassion in Resilience Quotient of Entrepreneurs Development Model of Self–Compassion in Resilience Quotient of Entrepreneurs

Abstract

The aims of this study were to synthesize the components and present a development model of self–compassion in resilience quotient of entrepreneurs, which was qualitative research by in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs who were successful in going through the crisis and experts, totaling 17 people and group discussion of 7 experts. A content analysis was employed to analyze the data. Findings were 1. The concept of self-compassion based on psychology consisted of 9 elements: self-kindness, awareness of common humanity, mindfulness, social connectedness, forgiveness, acceptance, gentleness, calmness, and human connection. Self-compassion based on Buddhist principles consisted of 5 elements: the ability to understand yourself and others physically and verbally, right attitude and thought process, 3) the right reflection, having good friends, and awareness 2. The elements of self- compassion in resilience quotient of entrepreneurs from the expert interviews consisted of 3 elements: self-kindness, awareness of human nature and mindfulness, and 4 components from the entrepreneurs interview consisted of:  understanding and accepting suffering for what it is, self-kindness, present mindfulness and good friend  and 3. “5C : 5 Power of Compassion Model” consisted of : self-kindness, mindfulness, 3) awareness of human nature, Yonisomanasikara and good friends.