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ArticleJournal of Korean Academy of Nursing2020

Motives for Empathy among Clinical Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study.

Yu Zhu, Ming Mei He, Ji Min Zhu, Li Huang, Bai Kun Li

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Yu ZhuClinical Nursing Department, Nursing School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4025-717X
Ming Mei HeObstetrics Department, Anhui Women and Child Health Care Hospital, Hefei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2866-9614
Ji Min ZhuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5773-0790
Li HuangClinical Nursing Department, Nursing School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3353-3332
Bai Kun LiSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China. libai526@ahtcm.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5724-600X

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Domestic and Foreign Research Projects for Outstanding Young Backbone Talents in Universities of Anhui Province gxfx2017047Scientific Research Foundation of the Department of Education of Anhui Province KJ2019A0460
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Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to explore the motives of clinical nurses for experiencing empathy with patients and their families based on a self-determination theory framework.

methodsSemi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty-one nurses at four tertiary hospitals in Anhui, China, were conducted, recorded and transcribed. A content analysis with a directed approach was performed.

resultsAn analysis of the interview transcripts revealed three categories of empathy motivation: autonomous motivation, controlled motivation and a lack of empathy motivation. Autonomous motivation included personal interests, enjoyment and a sense of value, pure altruism, assimilation, and recognition of the importance of empathy. Controlled motivation highlighted pressures from oneself and others, the possibility of tangible or intangible rewards, and avoidance of adverse effects. Finally, a lack of empathy motivation referred to a lack of intention for empathy and denial of the value of empathy.

conclusionThis study provides a deep understanding of the motives underlying empathy in nurses. The results reveal the reasons for empathy and may support the development of effective strategies to foster and promote empathy in nurses.

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MotivationNursesEmpathyHumansPersonal AutonomyQualitative ResearchEmpathyMotivationNursesPatientsQualitative Research

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