THE PRESENCE OF COMPASSION SATISFACTION, COMPASSION FATIGUE, AND BURN-OUT AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Aim/Purpose This paper aimed to explore the impact of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out among the general population during the pan-demic. Background The paper has attempted to explore compassion fatigue, compassion satisfac-tion, and burn-out among the population at large, especially during the pan-demic. This area has not been explored as yet. Methodology A simple random sample of 98 males and 88 females was collected anony-mously through a Google form survey. Part A collected demographic data and Part B comprised of 15 statements with 5 each for compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out, adapted from a Compassion Fa-tigue/Satisfaction Self-Test. ANOVA single factor was employed for the three variables of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out using a 0.05 significance level. Correlations among the variables were also an-alyzed. Contribution The present paper contributes to covering the research gap of investigating the presence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out among the population at large comprising the age group of 18 to 60+ and from different professions. Findings The findings revealed significant differences in the levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out in the population at large during the pandemic. Impact on Society The paper addresses issues in society at large. Future Research The findings can be further strengthened by extending it to a larger sample size across different nations and, specifically, studying gender differences during such adverse pandemic situations.