CMAS

The Compassion Motivation and Action Scales:

self-report measure of compassionate and self-compassionate behaviours

Stanley R. Steindl ,Cassandra L. Tellegen,Ania Filus,Emma Seppälä,James R. Doty &James N. Kirby

Objective:

While motivation and action are core components of compassion and self-compassion, no other measure thoroughly assesses these aspects, or offers a measure of change in compassionate action over time. In a novel application of the language of motivation and action described in motivational interviewing theory and research, this study developed the Compassion Motivation and Action Scales (CMAS), and examined its psychometric characteristics.

Conclusion:

The CMAS offers a brief, user friendly, public domain measure of compassionate and self-compassionate motivation and action, which was psychometrically strong. Potential uses of the measure as both a research and clinical tool, and implications for further research, are discussed.