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Compassion fatigue and burnout among Rabbis working as chaplains.

Bonita E Taylor1, Kevin J Flannelly, Andrew J Weaver

  • 1The Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, The HealthCare Chaplaincy, 307 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022, USA.

The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|June 1, 2006
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Female chaplains experienced higher Compassion Fatigue and burnout. Compassion Fatigue increased with hours spent with trauma victims and among divorced chaplains, indicating specific risk factors for clergy well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Clergy Health

Background:

  • Chaplains, particularly those in demanding roles like working with trauma victims, may be at risk for compassion fatigue and burnout.
  • Understanding the factors influencing compassion satisfaction and fatigue is crucial for supporting the well-being of religious leaders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Burnout in a sample of Rabbis serving as chaplains.
  • To identify professional and personal variables that predict these outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 66 Rabbis attending the National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) conference in 2002.
  • Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to examine predictors of Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Compassion Satisfaction.

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Main Results:

  • Compassion Fatigue and Burnout were generally low but higher in female chaplains.
  • Compassion Fatigue was associated with being divorced and increased with hours spent working with trauma victims.
  • Age positively predicted Compassion Satisfaction, while age and years as a Rabbi showed limited predictive power for Burnout.

Conclusions:

  • Gender and specific work-related factors (hours with trauma victims, marital status) significantly influence Compassion Fatigue in chaplains.
  • While burnout and compassion satisfaction were less predictable, age emerged as a positive factor for satisfaction.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted support strategies for chaplains, particularly women and those in high-trauma roles.