The Impact of Self-Compassion on Enhancing the Professional Quality of Life for Healthcare Workers
10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e141
- Author:
Eulji JUNG
1
;
Young-Eun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2025;40(14):e141-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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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.
