Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
The Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Self-Compassion
20034.3k citationsKristin D. NeffSelf and Identityprofile →
Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself
20033.3k citationsKristin D. NeffSelf and Identityprofile →
Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the Self‐Compassion Scale
20102.0k citationsElizabeth Pommier, Kristin D. Neff et al.profile →
A Pilot Study and Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindful Self‐Compassion Program
20121.4k citationsKristin D. Neff, Christopher K. GermerJournal of Clinical Psychologyprofile →
Self-compassion and adaptive psychological functioning
20061.1k citationsKristin D. Neff, Stephanie S. Rude et al.Journal of Research in Personalityprofile →
Self‐Compassion Versus Global Self‐Esteem: Two Different Ways of Relating to Oneself
2008852 citationsKristin D. Neff, Roos VonkJournal of Personalityprofile →
Self-compassion, Achievement Goals, and Coping with Academic Failure
2005837 citationsKristin D. Neff et al.Self and Identityprofile →
An examination of self-compassion in relation to positive psychological functioning and personality traits
2006833 citationsKristin D. Neff, Stephanie S. Rude et al.Journal of Research in Personalityprofile →
Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults
2009815 citationsKristin D. Neff et al.Self and Identityprofile →
Self‐Compassion, Self‐Esteem, and Well‐Being
2011670 citationsKristin D. NeffSocial and Personality Psychology Compassprofile →
The Self-Compassion Scale is a Valid and Theoretically Coherent Measure of Self-Compassion
2015559 citationsKristin D. NeffMindfulnessprofile →
Self‐Compassion in Clinical Practice
2013489 citationsChristopher K. Germer, Kristin D. NeffJournal of Clinical Psychologyprofile →
The Relationship between Self-compassion and Other-focused Concern among College Undergraduates, Community Adults, and Practicing Meditators
2012433 citationsKristin D. Neff, Elizabeth PommierSelf and Identityprofile →
Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention
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Neff, Kristin D., István Tóth‐Király, Lisa M. Yarnell, et al.. (2018). Examining the factor structure of the Self-Compassion Scale in 20 diverse samples: Support for use of a total score and six subscale scores.. Psychological Assessment. 31(1). 27–45.254 indexed citations breakdown →
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Warren, Ricks, Elke Smeets, & Kristin D. Neff. (2016). Self-criticism and self-compassion: risk and resilience: being compassionate to oneself is associated with emotional resilience and psychological well-being. Current psychiatry. 15(12). 18–28.34 indexed citations
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Warren, Ricks, Elke Smeets, & Kristin D. Neff. (2016). Being compassionate to oneself is associated with emotional resilience and psychological well-being. Current psychiatry. 15(12). 18–32.8 indexed citations
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Neff, Kristin D.. (2015). The Self-Compassion Scale is a Valid and Theoretically Coherent Measure of Self-Compassion. Mindfulness. 7(1). 264–274.559 indexed citations breakdown →
Germer, Christopher K. & Kristin D. Neff. (2013). Self‐Compassion in Clinical Practice. Journal of Clinical Psychology. 69(8). 856–867.489 indexed citations breakdown →
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Neff, Kristin D. & Elizabeth Pommier. (2012). The Relationship between Self-compassion and Other-focused Concern among College Undergraduates, Community Adults, and Practicing Meditators. Self and Identity. 12(2). 160–176.433 indexed citations breakdown →
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Neff, Kristin D. & Christopher K. Germer. (2012). A Pilot Study and Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindful Self‐Compassion Program. Journal of Clinical Psychology. 69(1). 28–44.1427 indexed citations breakdown →
Neff, Kristin D.. (2011). Self‐Compassion, Self‐Esteem, and Well‐Being. Social and Personality Psychology Compass. 5(1). 1–12.670 indexed citations breakdown →
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Neff, Kristin D. & Roos Vonk. (2008). Self‐Compassion Versus Global Self‐Esteem: Two Different Ways of Relating to Oneself. Journal of Personality. 77(1). 23–50.852 indexed citations breakdown →
Neff, Kristin D., et al.. (2006). An examination of self-compassion in relation to positive psychological functioning and personality traits. Journal of Research in Personality. 41(4). 908–916.833 indexed citations breakdown →
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Neff, Kristin D.. (2003). Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself. Self and Identity. 2(2). 85–101.3318 indexed citations breakdown →
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