The Impact of Self-Compassion on Enhancing the Professional Quality of Life for Healthcare Workers
Eulji Jung1, Young-Eun Jung1,2
1Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea.
Abstract:
Emphasizing the importance of psychological experiences in professional roles, this study explored the relationship between self-compassion and professional quality of life (ProQOL) among healthcare workers (HCWs). Sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, self-compassion, and ProQOL were assessed by conducting an online survey with 371 HCWs on coronavirus disease 2019 dedicated teams. Our findings indicate that self-compassion contributes to a better ProQOL, enhancing compassion satisfaction while reducing burnout and secondary traumatic stress, even when controlling depressive symptoms. These results have important implications fostering self-compassion interventions for a better ProQOL in HCWs.
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