Self‐compassion and emotional intelligence in nurses

Heffernan, Mary; Griffin, Mary T. Quinn; McNulty, Sister Rita; Fitzpatrick, Joyce J.

doi:10.1111/j.1440-172x.2010.01853.x

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“…Furthermore, in line with our expectations, the results of this study strongly indicated that the self-compassion program lead to an important increase in positive affect levels (Heffernan, Griffin, McNulty & Fitzpatrick, 2010;HollisWalker & Colosimo, 2011;Neff, Rude, & Kirkpatrick, 2007;Neff, 2009), as well as to a decrease in negative affect levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress (Choi, Lee, & Lee, 2014;Leary et al, 2007). We hypothesized that increased levels of positive emotions may act as a mediator in increasing levels of subjective happiness and life satisfaction.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…In other words, higher selfcompassion levels seem to lead to higher levels of positive mind-states, such as life satisfaction, happiness, connectedness, self-confidence, optimism, curiosity, positive affect and gratitude (Heffernan, Griffin, McNulty, & Fitzpatrick, 2010;Hollis-Walker & Colosimo, 2011;Neff, Rude, & Kirkpatrick, 2007;Neff, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effectiveness of a Pilot Self-Compassion Program on Well Being Components

Karakasidou¹,

Stalikas²

2017

PSYCH

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Self-compassion is a newly developed construct in the field of positive psychology while a plethora of studies highlighted its beneficial outcomes on people's psychological prosperity. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a self-compassion training program on self-compassion, positive and negative affect, depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction and subjective happiness as well as to contribute to knowledge by investigating whether changes in self-compassion can significantly predict changes in aspects of well being. A sample of 74 students of Social Sciences is randomly assigned to either the intervention (N = 33) or a control group (N = 41). The intervention group participated in a psycho-educational training program aiming to teach them how to be more self-compassionate in challenging situations whilst the control group received no training. The results showed that the intervention group experienced increases in self-compassion, positive affect, life satisfaction as well as subjective happiness and decreases in negative affect, depression, anxiety and stress scores, compared to the control group which reported no changes. These findings suggest the vital role self-compassion plays on psychological well-being and the effectiveness of focused intervention programs. Other possible implications and recommendations for future research are also considered.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Effectiveness of a Pilot Self-Compassion Program on Well Being Components

Karakasidou¹,

Stalikas²

2017

PSYCH

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“…From a possible range of 210, the mean of the global EI in this study was 155.98. According to Heffernan et al (2010), in a review of studies using the TEIQue-SF scale, no mean scores were indicated and therefore no comparison is possible. The mean of 155.98 is indicative of a higher range of emotional intelligence.…”

Section: Global Emotional Intelligencementioning

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The emotional intelligence of a group of critical-care nurses in South Africa

Towell

Nel

Müller

2013

Health SA Gesondheid

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Critical-care nurses often look after three or more critically-ill patients during a shift. The workload and emotional stress can lead to disharmony between the nurse’s body, mind and spirit. Nurses with a high emotional intelligence have less emotional exhaustion and psychosomatic symptoms; they enjoy better emotional health; gain more satisfaction from their actions (both at work and at home); and have improved relationships with colleagues at work. The question arises: what is the emotional intelligence of critical-care nurses? A quantitative survey was conducted. The target population was registered nurses working in critical-care units who attended the Critical Care Congress 2009 (N = 380). Data were collected with the use of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Short Form and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. The sample (n = 220) was mainly a mature, female and professionally-experienced group of registered nurses. They held a variety of job descriptions within various critical-care units. Statistics indicated that the standard deviations were small and no aberrant aspects such as demographics skewed the findings. The conclusion was made that registered nurses who are older and that have more experience in critical care appear to have a higher range of emotional intelligence.Kritiekesorg-verpleegkundiges verpleeg dikwels drie of meer pasiënte wat kritiek siek is, tydens een skof. Die werkslading kan tot emosionele spanning ly wat ’n wanbalans tussen die liggaam, siel en gees van die verpleegkundiges laat ontstaan. Verpleekundiges met ’n hoë emosionele intelligensie ondervind minder emosionele uitbranding en psigosomatiese symptome. Hulle toon ’n beter emosionele gesondheid, ervaar meer werks- en tuisbevrediging en het beter verhoudings met hulle kollegas. The vraag wat ontstaan is ‘wat is die emosionel intelligensie van kritieksorg-verpleegkundiges?’ Die toeganglike populasie (N = 380) was geregistreerde verpleegkundiges wat tans in die kritiek sorgeenhede werksaam was en die Critical Care Congress in 2009 bygewoon het. Die data is deur die gebruikmaking van die ‘Trait Emotional Intelligence Short Form’ vraelys ingesamel. Die data is statisties met behulp van die SPSS ontleed. Die populasie (n = 220) was hoofsaaklik n groepe volwasse, vroulike en professioneel ervare verpleegkundiges. Hulle het ’n verskeidenheid van posbeskrywing in die kritieke-sorgeenhede beklee. Die statistieke het ’n minimale standaardafwyking aangetoon. Die gevolgtrekking van die studie is dat geregistreede verpleegkundiges wat ouer en meer ervaring in kritieke sorgverpleging het, ’n hoër vlak van emosionele intelligensie het.

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“…Researchers found relationship between emotional intelligence and self-compassion (Heffernan et al, 2010;Hollis-Walker & Colosimo, 2011). The emotional intelligence has an effect in physical health, and mental, and academic performance (Mayer et al, 2008;Mayer et al, 2002;O´Boyle et al, 2010).…”

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The Effect of Mental Training Skills Program on Self-Compassion and Mindfulness

Awamleh¹,

Mansi²,

Ermeley³

2014

ASS

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Mental skills and physical skills are important for success; they are blocks of the complete college students that produce outstanding sports performances. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of mental training skills program on self-compassion and mindfulness. The sample consisted of 32 undergraduate female students from the University of Jordan, their ages (M = 19.2 years, and SD = 0.71). They reported self-compassion scale and mindfulness Questionnaire, after 12 weeks of intervention program.Methods: Self-compassion (SCS) Neff (2003) Scale and Mindfulness Questionnaire FFMQ (Baer et al., 2006). Arabic version was used to assess self-compassion and mindfulness.Results indicated that female students who used mental training program in connection with their gymnastics practice reported significant increases in self-compassion and mindfulness.

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Self‐compassion and emotional intelligence in nurses

Cited by 231 publications

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The Effectiveness of a Pilot Self-Compassion Program on Well Being Components

The Effectiveness of a Pilot Self-Compassion Program on Well Being Components

The emotional intelligence of a group of critical-care nurses in South Africa

The Effect of Mental Training Skills Program on Self-Compassion and Mindfulness

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