Abstract

• The main aim of this study was to investigate self-compassion and conflict resolution of student teachers in Mandalay Education Degree College (2020-2021AY). A total of student teachers (Male=22, Female=48) from Mandalay Education Degree College was randomly selected in this study. Descriptive research design and survey method were used in this study. Self- Compassion Scale consisting of 41 items developed by Neff (2003a) (Cronbach’s alpha = .781) was used to measure the Self- compassion of student teachers. The independent samples t test result revealed that there was no significant difference in Self- compassion by gender and subjects. And, Conflict Resolution Questionnaire consisting of 40 items developed by Jock McClellan (1997) (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.772) was used to measure the student teachers from Mandalay Education Degree College. The results of independent samples t test showed that there were no significant differences in conflict resolution by gender and subject. There was moderately positive correlation between self-compassion and conflict resolution.