Objective: The aim of this study was to invastigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL R-IV). Methods: One hundred health professionals participated in the study. All participants were assessed using the ProQOL R-IV, the Burnout Inventory and the Brief Symptom Inventory the Turkish versions. Results: A moderate correlation was observed between the Turkish Version of the ProQOL R-IV (and its subscales) and the Brief Symptom Inventory (and its subscales). The ProQOL R-IV was correlated with Burnout Inventory and Brief Symptom Inventory (respectively, r=0.391, p<.01, r=0.401, p<.01). The Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was 0.848. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the Turkish version of the ProQOL R-IV is a valid and reliable instrument. It is assumed that the scale might be especially useful in the assessment of professionals in stressful working conditions and may provide the clinician with data contributory for the management of these subjects. (Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2010; 47: 111-7)
Background While compassion fatigue is evaluated positively in nurses, compassion fatigue and burnout are undesirable from the viewpoint of professionals, service providers, institutions and ultimately society. It is necessary to identify the factors that lead to undesirable results and to reduce their effects. This study aimed to investigate nurses’ levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, burnout, various psychopathological symptom levels, coping skills, and the relationship between them. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The participants were 356 nurses working in tertiary university hospitals in Istanbul (Türkiye). The Healthcare Professional Information Form, ProQOL-IV, Brief Symptom Inventory, and the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and regression models were used to analyze the data. Results According to the findings, low-level burnout, moderate-high compassion satisfaction, and low-moderate compassion fatigue symptoms were detected. Low-level anxiety, depression, somatization, hostility, and negative self-esteem were found. According to the results of regression analysis, mental disengagement and planning coping strategies positively affect the synergy of compassion fatigue (p < 0.05). Turning religion and restraint coping have a positive effect on compassion fatigue (p < 0.05). While depression has a positive effect on burnout, nurses’ positive reinterpretation and growth strategy is effective in coping with burnout (p < 0.05). Positive reinterpretation and growth coping strategies are also effective in increasing job satisfaction (p < 0.05). Conclusions Nurses showing somatization symptoms are risk factors for compassion fatigue, and nurses showing depression symptoms are risk factors for burnout, so they should be closely monitored and should be given support. Mental disengagement and planning coping strategies can reduce compassion fatigue, and positive reinterpretation and growth methods can reduce burnout and increase compassion satisfaction. It may be useful to provide counseling and training for nurses to use the right coping methods.
Purpose: To determine the relationship between nurses' cognitive flexibility and happiness and the factors affecting them.
This research was conducted to create an egalitarian change in middle school students perspectives on gender roles. The study group consists of 15 girls and 14 boys in 6th-grade aged 11-12 in a public middle school. Action research, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. A questionnaire form prepared by the researchers following the sub-problems of the research were used as a data collection tool. Descriptive analysis was used in data analysis. According to the findings, it was observed that under the current circumstances, middle school students adopted traditional gender roles. After implementing the action plan, it was determined that the participant’s perspectives on gender roles changed in favour of gender equality. As a result of the study, it is suggested that the awareness of gender equality, which is the basis of the socio-economic development of the countries, should be brought to the individuals through schools, and educational environments should be arranged following this acquisition.
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