The Relationship among Self-Compassion, Compassion Fatigue and Job Satisfaction in Counseling Psychologists

Authors: Papadimitriou Anna , Karakasidou Eirini and Stalikas Anastassios

DOI: 10.23880/mhrij-16000186

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

104 counseling psychologists took part in the current study in order to test the correlation among self-compassion, compassion fatigue and job satisfaction. The results showed that the psychologists who scored higher on self-compassion, had higher scores on job satisfaction and lower scores on compassion fatigue. The psychologists who scored higher on compassion fatigue, they experienced less satisfaction from their job. Self-compassion had not a significant role in the relationship between compassion fatigue and job satisfaction. Further research should be done to test the contribution of self-compassion on intrinsic motives. 

Keywords: Self-Compassion; Compassion Fatigue; Job Satisfaction; Counseling Psychologists

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