Multidimensional emotion regulation strategies among hospice nurses

Death Stud. 2020;44(8):463-468. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2019.1586790. Epub 2019 Apr 2.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between four emotion regulation strategies (intrinsic affect-improving, intrinsic affect-worsening, extrinsic affect-improving, and extrinsic affect-worsening) and compassion fatigue, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction among 90 hospice nurses who completed an online survey. Intrinsic affect-improving was associated with higher life satisfaction. Intrinsic affect-worsening was associated with higher compassion fatigue and lower life satisfaction. Extrinsic affect-worsening was associated with lower job satisfaction. Overall, these findings support a multidimensional approach to understanding emotion regulation among hospice nurses.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burnout, Professional / psychology*
  • Compassion Fatigue / psychology*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Emotional Regulation*
  • Empathy
  • Hospice Care / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Care / psychology
  • Nursing Staff / psychology*
  • Quality of Life / psychology