The Relationship Between Self-Compassion, Burnout, and Job Satisfaction among Healthcare Professionals: A
Heyam F Dalky1, Baraah Ali Shatnawi2, Ala'a Fawaz Dalky3
1Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Introduction:
The healthcare sector is well known for being demanding and stressful, leading to high rates of burnout and decreased job satisfaction among healthcare professionals. Self-compassion has been identified as a potential preventive factor against burnout and may improve job satisfaction.
Objective:
The current study aimed to assess the level of self-compassion, burnout, and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals; to explore the relationship between self-compassion, burnout and job satisfaction; and to examine the predictors of self-compassion.
Methods:
A descriptive correlational design. A convenience sample of 403 healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, participated. Data were collected using a printed questionnaire. Correlation analyses and ANOVA were conducted.
Results:
The study found moderate levels of self-compassion, burnout, and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals. Self-compassion was moderate, with a mean of 3.10, while burnout was 3.48, Job satisfaction was 2.88. A positive correlation was found between self-compassion and job satisfaction, while a negative correlation was found between burnout and self-compassion. The results show statistically significant differences in self-compassion based on educational attainment and years of experience.
Conclusion:
The study found a positive correlation between self-compassion and job satisfaction, while a negative one was found with burnout. Education and experience significantly influenced self-compassion, with participants holding a bachelor's degree and those with less experience reporting higher levels.
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