Effects on psychological well-being of a self-compassion training program in student nurses

IF 1.7 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.04.026

Andrés Carmona-Gutiérrez PhD, MPH, RN , María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández PhD, MSN, RN , Ángela María Ortega-Galán PhD, MSN, RN , Diego Henríquez PhD , Daniela Castillo-Mansilla PhD, MSN, RN

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Abstract

Aims

The aim of this intervention was to evaluate the effect of a self-compassion training about the levels of self-compassion and psychological well-being of nursing students.

Background

Compassion is a psychological protective factor that promotes the well-being and mental health of health professionals.

Design

A pre-experimental, quantitative study was conducted with second-year nursing students from August to September 2023.

Methods

The 10-session intervention (135 minutes each) included self-directed exercises using compassion meditation, mindfulness, self-compassion exercises, guided imagery, gratitude journaling, and active listening. Self-compassion and psychological well-being were measured before and after the intervention. Two mediation models analyzed the relationship between practice time, self-compassion, and well-being.

Results

The intervention significantly improved psychological well-being, with the greatest increases in autonomy (+40.1%) and self-kindness (+51.3%) and the largest reductions in self-judgment (−39.1%) and over-identification (−40.1%). Mediation analysis showed that self-compassion plays a key role in the relationship between practice time and well-being.

Conclusions

Self-compassion training enhances nursing students' psychological well-being and the quality of care they provide. Including self-compassion training in nursing education is recommended.

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自我同情训练对护生心理健康的影响

目的评价自我同情训练对护生自我同情水平和心理健康的影响。背景同情是一种心理保护因素，可以促进健康专业人员的幸福和心理健康。DesignA于2023年8 - 9月对护理二年级学生进行预实验定量研究。方法10次干预（每次135分钟）包括自我指导练习，包括同情冥想、正念、自我同情练习、引导想象、感恩日记和积极倾听。在干预前后分别测量自我同情和心理健康状况。两个中介模型分析了练习时间、自我同情和幸福感之间的关系。结果干预显著改善了患者的心理幸福感，自主性（+40.1%）和自我友善（+51.3%）的提高幅度最大，自我判断（- 39.1%）和过度认同（- 40.1%）的降低幅度最大。中介分析表明，自我同情在练习时间与幸福感的关系中起着关键作用。结论自我同情训练能提高护生的心理健康水平和护理质量。建议在护理教育中加入自我同情训练。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty