EC Psychology and Psychiatry

The current study was carried out to examine the passive risk taking, self-compassion and psychological distress among young adults. Correlational research design with purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from the young adults. Sample size was N = 200 young adult. Pearson correlational results revealed that Passive risk taking was significant positively correlated with psychological distress and negatively correlated with self-compassion. Self-compassion was significant negatively correlated with psychological distress. The findings of regression analysis revealed that passive risk taking positively partially predicted psychological distress. Results showed that self-compassion is playing a role as mediator between passive risk taking and psychological distress. Self-compassion negatively predict the psychological distress. This Research will provide us to explore and understand psychological distress and the role of passive risk taking and self-compassion. The study will play a significant part in educating people and helping them to understand how passive risk behavior might impact their mental health.

Keywords: Passive Risk Taking; Self-Compassion; Psychological Distress; Young Adults

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