Reply to Dr Salander (original) (raw)

The letter responds to Pär Salander's critique of the research study by Przezdziecki et al., addressing concerns about the construct of self-compassion in relation to body image difficulties and psychological distress among breast cancer survivors. The authors argue that self-compassion is a distinct construct, supported by empirical research that highlights its protective effects against distress and its relevance in clinical contexts, particularly for individuals facing serious medical challenges. They emphasize that while semantic discussions are important, the critique based on linguistic assumptions is overstated and not supported by empirical evidence.