RITHA Publishing Research, Innovation and Technologies – Hub for Academics Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Psychology and Psychotherapy 7 Exploring the Relationship of Self-Compassion and Gratitude: A Multidimensional Analysis Among Sports Professionals Mohamed Yousuf POTHAKANI CMR University, Bangalore, India https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6608-4588 Sunil Maria BENEDICT United International Degree College, & Sunrise University Rajasthan, India https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7883-5049 K. S. AMRITHA Department of Psychology, The American College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6481-5151 Article’s history Received 25 th of May, 2024; Revised 19 th of April, 2024; Accepted for publication 22 nd of April, 2024; Available online: 24 th of April, 2024; Published 30 th of June, 2024 as article in Volume II, Issue 2. © The Author(s) 2024. Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited maintaining attribution to the author(s) and the title of the work, journal citation and URL DOI. Cite this article: Pothakani, M. Y., Benedict, S. M., & Amritha, K.S. (2024). Exploring the Relationship of Self-Compassion and Gratitude: A Multidimensional Analysis Among Sports Professionals, Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Psychology and Psychotherapy, Volume II, Issue 2, 7 – 22. https://doi.org/10.57017/jcapp.v2.i2.01 Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate the difficult connection between self-compassion and gratitude among athletes using a multidimensional approach. By delving into the dimensions of both self-compassion and gratitude, this study aims to uncover how these two psychological constructs interact within the context of sports. Through comprehensive analysis, we seek to understand how self-compassion and gratitude manifest in athletes' lives and how they may influence each other. This exploration is vital for enhancing our understanding of the psychological dynamics within sports environments, potentially offering insights into strategies for promoting well- being and performance among athletes. A descriptive research design was employed, with correlational and independent t-test analyses conducted to explore relationships and gender-based differences. Pre-therapy data collection involved assessing participants' baseline levels of negative traits, such as fear, anxiety, depression, and worry, using validated scales, questionnaires, and interviews. Data simulation involved generating random integer values within specified ranges to initialise pre-therapy scores for fear, anxiety, depression, and worry, thereby creating a diverse participant group.