Self‐disclosure, empathy and anxiety in nurses

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to examine the relationship between self‐disclosure, empathy, and anxiety in nurses. Design and Methods The study was conducted with 255 nurses working in hospitals in Turkey. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Form, the Self‐Disclosure Scale (SDS), the Basic Empathy Scale (BES), and the Spielberger State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Findings A statistically significant positive relationship was found among the SDS, BES, and Spielberger STAI. Practice Implications Psychiatric nurses should ensure the reduction of nurses' anxiety levels by planning different interventions such as psychotherapy, counseling, and training. They may determine nurses' self‐disclosure and empathy skills as well as their needs.

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