The Mediating Role of Meaning in Life in the Relationship Between Spirituality and Compassion Fatigue among Nurses

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ID24237785
AuthorsÖmer Tanrıverdi (0000-0001-7103-867X, Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye), Ufuk Doğan (0000-0002-1345-5261, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye)
Year2026
Pages10436596261491343-10436596261491343
Publication date2026-10-20
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10436596261491343
PMID42902566
OpenAlexW7223123687
LanguageEN
References cited24

Introduction: Nurses face high emotional demands, increasing the risk of compassion fatigue. Spirituality and meaning in life may serve as protective resources, particularly in southeastern Türkiye, where cultural values shape coping processes. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 252 nurses from a training and research hospital. Data were collected using the Compassion Fatigue Short Scale, Meaning in Life Scale, and Employee Spirituality Scale. Results: Spirituality was positively associated with meaning in life ( B = 0.15, p < .001), while meaning in life was negatively associated with compassion fatigue ( B = −0.60, p < .05). The direct effect of spirituality on compassion fatigue was not significant; however, a significant indirect effect via meaning in life ( B = −0.096, 95% CI [−0.176, −0.030]) indicated mediation. Discussion: Meaning in life may mediate the relationship between spirituality and compassion fatigue. Supporting nurses’ existential and spiritual resources may enhance resilience, especially in culturally sensitive contexts.

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership

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