Geller J, et al. - In view of the endorsement of fears of being self-compassionate among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), as assessed by the Fears of Compassion for Self scale (FCSelf; Gilbert, McEwan, Matos, & Rivis, 2011), and poorer treatment outcomes in correlation to higher fears, researchers examined the factor structure of the FCSelf in a clinical population and investigated correlations with associated constructs. Further, they compared the obtained factor structure with its structure in a student sample. They made 251 individuals with EDs to complete the FCSelf, and measures of readiness to change, self-compassion, quality of life, as well as psychiatric and ED symptom severity. A sample of 314 female students completed the FCSelf. A two-factor solution exhibited the best fit in the clinical sample. Factor 1 was designated as “Meeting Standards”; it contained items expressing concern about showing flaws and losing achievements and relationships. Factor 2 was designated as “Emotional Vulnerability”; it contained items focusing on difficult emotions such as grief, unworthiness, and vulnerability. In addition to exhibiting acceptable internal consistencies, the two subscales were significantly correlated with clinical outcome variables. Although the two-factor model vs single-factor model was superior in the student sample, a single summary score is recommended given so high latent correlation.