It was found that self-esteem directly predicted both positive and negative self-compassion (path coefficients .52 & .27 respectively, p<.01). Self-esteem significantly and directly predicted realization &reparation as well as attribution (path coefficients .16 &-.21 respectively, p<.05). Negative self-compassion significantly predicted all the dimensions of self-forgiveness viz. realization & reparation, guilt and attribution (path coefficients -.18, .21 & -.19 respectively, p<.01). Positive self-compassion significantly predicted realization & reparation, guilt as well as attribution (path coefficients .34, -.12& .20 respectively, p<.05).
The indirect (mediating) effects of Self-Esteem on the dimensions of Self-Forgiveness were calculated and checked for statistical significance. The significant indirect paths are presented in table 3.
Table 3. Indirect effects of self-esteem on the dimensions of self-forgiveness
Indirect effects of self-Esteem on realization &reparation
Estimate
Through Negative  Self-Compassion
-.05**
Through Positive Self-Compassion
.18**
Total
.125
Indirect effects of self-esteem on guilt
Through Negative  Self-Compassion
.06**
Through Positive  Self-Compassion
-.06**
Total
00
Indirect effects of self-esteem on attribution
Through Negative  Self-Compassion
-.05**
Through Positive  Self-Compassion
.11*
Total
.06
            **p<.01, *p<.05