The relationship between adverse interpersonal experiences and self-esteem in people with intellectual disabilities: The role of shame, self-compassion and social support

摘要

Background People with intellectual disabilities are reported to have low self-esteem and to experience high rates of adverse interpersonal experiences (AIEs). This study aimed to investigate whether shame and self-compassion mediate the relationship between AIEs and self-esteem for people with intellectual disabilities and whether perceived social support moderates this relationship.