Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scale (SOCS)

Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scale (SOCS)

The Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales are comprised of two self-report measures of compassion, the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O) and the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S).

Gu, J., Baer, R., Cavanagh, K., Kuyken, W., & Strauss, C. (2019). Development and Psychometric Properties of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Assessment, 27(1), 3-20. DOI: 10.1177/1073191119860911

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SOCS - Chinese

SOCS - Chinese

Meng, H., Wang, X., & Liu, H. (2023) The Sussex Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale validity in a working sample using classical test theory, item response theory and network analysis. Front. Psychol., 14, 1110076. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1110076

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SOCS - Dutch

SOCS - Dutch

de Krijger, E., Willems, R., ten Klooster, P., Bakker, E., Miedema, H., Drossaert, C. & Bohlmeijer, E. (2022). Further Validation of a Dutch Translation of the Sussex Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale in Samples of Crisis Line Volunteers, Military Personnel and Nursing Students. Front. Psychol., 13, 895850. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.895850

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SOCS - Finnish

SOCS - Finnish

Sarling, A., Sundin, Ö., Åhs, F., Gu, J., & Jansson, B. (2024). Factor structure and psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Nordic Psychology, 76(1), 78–96. DOI: 10.1080/19012276.2022.2156381

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SOCS - French

SOCS - French

Brophy, K., Emery, M., MacDonald, C., Côté, C.I., & Körner, A. (2024). Validation of the compassionate engagement and action scales, compassion scale, and Sussex-Oxford compassion scales in a French-Canadian sample. PLoS ONE, 19(6), e0305776. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305776

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SOCS - German

SOCS - German

Brophy, K., Emery, M., MacDonald, C. et al. (2025). Validation of a German Translation of the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales and Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales in a General Population Sample. Mindfulness, 16, 1193–1215. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-025-02545-4

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SOCS - Icelandic

SOCS - Icelandic

Gunnarsdóttir, M. N. (2023). The Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales: Psychometric Properties of the Icelandic version and Correlation with Well-Being. Thesis: Reykjavik University.

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SOCS - Italian

SOCS - Italian

Lucarini, A., Fuochi, G., & Voci, A. (2023). A Deep Dive Into Compassion. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 39(5), 371-384. DOI: 10.1027/1015-5759/a000717

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SOCS - Korean

SOCS - Korean

Kim, J. & Seo, J-W. (2021). Assessing Compassion in Korean Population: Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 744481. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.744481

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SOCS - Slovak

SOCS - Slovak

Halamová, J. i Kanovský, M. (2021). Factor Structure of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales. Psihologijske teme, 30(3), 489-508. DOI: 10.31820/pt.30.3.5

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SOCS - Spanish

SOCS - Spanish

Sansó, N., Escrivá-Martínez, T., Flowers, S. et al. (2024). The Spanish Version of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS–O) in Nursing Students: Psychometric Properties and Its Relation with Mindfulness. Mindfulness, 15, 1778–1792. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-024-02400-y

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SOCS - Swedish

SOCS - Swedish

Sarling, A., Sundin, Ö., Åhs, F., Gu, J., & Jansson, B. (2024). Factor structure and psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Nordic Psychology, 76(1), 78–96. DOI: 10.1080/19012276.2022.2156381

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SOCS - Turkish

SOCS - Turkish

Öztürk Belet, E., & Canel, A. (2025). Factor Structure and Psychometric Characteristics of the Turkish Adaptation of Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Marmara Üniversitesi Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 62(62), 106-125. DOI: 10.15285/maruaebd.1609624

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