ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2011
Personality traits associated with genetic counselor compassion fatigue: the roles of dispositional optimism and locus of control.
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- Mindfulness Among Genetic Counselors Is Associated with Increased Empathy and Work Engagement and Decreased Burnout and Compassion Fatigue.Journal of genetic counseling · 2018Article
- The Relationship between the Supervision Role and Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Genetic Counseling.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- The Relationship Between Burnout and Occupational Stress in Genetic Counselors.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Portrait of the Master Genetic Counselor Clinician: A Qualitative Investigation of Expertise in Genetic Counseling.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Development, Experience, and Expression of Meaning in Genetic Counselors' Lives: an Exploratory Analysis.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- From Novice to Seasoned Practitioner: a Qualitative Investigation of Genetic Counselor Professional Development.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Who is at risk for compassion fatigue? An investigation of genetic counselor demographics, anxiety, compassion satisfaction, and burnout.Journal of genetic counseling · 2015Article
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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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