Resilience can protect individuals from the negative impact of adversity, facilitating a swift recovery. The exploration of protective factors contributing to resilience has been a central focus of research. Self-compassion, a positive psychological construct that involves treating oneself with kindness, holds the potential to bolster resilience. Although several studies have indicated an association between self-compassion and resilience, there is a lack of intervention studies examining this relationship among PLWH and the potential moderators and mechanisms.


This study aimed to evaluate a six-week online self-compassion group intervention on resilience among PLWH in China. A six-week online intervention, adapted from mindful self-compassion program, was tailed to the specific needs of the target group.