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Personality Traits Associated with Genetic Counselor Compassion Fatigue: The Roles of Dispositional Optimism and Locus of Control

verfasst von: Marie C. Injeyan, Cheryl Shuman, Andrea Shugar, David Chitayat, Eshetu G. Atenafu, Amy Kaiser

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 5/2011

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Abstract

Compassion fatigue (CMF) arises as a consequence of secondary exposure to distress and can be elevated in some health practitioners. Locus of control and dispositional optimism are aspects of personality known to influence coping style. To investigate whether these personality traits influence CMF risk, we surveyed 355 genetic counselors about their CMF, locus of control orientation, and degree of dispositional optimism. Approximately half of respondents reported they experience CMF; 26.6% had considered leaving their job due to CMF symptoms. Mixed-method analyses revealed that genetic counselors having an external locus of control and low optimism were at highest risk for CMF. Those at highest risk experienced moderate-to-high burnout, low-to-moderate compassion satisfaction, and tended to rely on religion/spirituality when coping with stress. CMF risk was not influenced by years in practice, number of genetic counselor colleagues in the workplace, or completion of graduate training in this area. Recommendations for practice and education are outlined.

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Titel: Personality Traits Associated with Genetic Counselor Compassion Fatigue: The Roles of Dispositional Optimism and Locus of Control
verfasst von: Marie C. Injeyan
Cheryl Shuman
Andrea Shugar
David Chitayat
Eshetu G. Atenafu
Amy Kaiser
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2011
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9379-4

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