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Self-compassion and emotional intelligence in nurses.

Mary Heffernan¹, Mary T Quinn Griffin, Sister Rita McNulty

¹North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA. mheffern@nshs.edu

International Journal of Nursing Practice

|July 24, 2010

Summary

Nurses with higher self-compassion demonstrate greater emotional intelligence. This finding highlights the importance of self-compassion for effective nursing care and emotional management in healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Healthcare

Background:

Compassion is vital in nursing, especially when caring for patients experiencing heightened emotions.
Self-compassion is crucial for nurses to effectively extend compassion to patients.
Emotional intelligence aids nurses in understanding and managing their own emotions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between self-compassion and emotional intelligence in nurses.
To understand how self-care influences professional empathy and emotional regulation.

Main Methods:

A descriptive, correlational study was conducted.
135 nurses participated in the study across hospitals in New York.
Data were collected to analyze the association between self-compassion and emotional intelligence.

Main Results:

A significant positive correlation was found between self-compassion and emotional intelligence (r = 0.55).
Nurses demonstrating higher levels of self-compassion also exhibited higher emotional intelligence.

Conclusions:

Self-compassion is positively associated with emotional intelligence in nurses.
Future research should explore enhancing these qualities in nursing practice for improved patient care.