Care work --- Factors affecting post 9/11 United States Army chaplains: Compassion fatigue, burnout, compassion satisfaction, and spiritual resiliency

摘要: This study examined the relationships between and among factors of compassion fatigue, burnout, satisfaction spiritual resiliency in association with care work United States Army chaplains who minister to soldiers, families, Department (DA) civilians military. investigation breaks new ground understanding that affect chaplain work. Data were collected from 408 active duty responded completed online survey. Information about rank, years service, battle fatigue/stress number deployments was collected. These data along specific scales combined into Chaplain Care Work Model—the tool used this investigation. Scores three measurement instruments: Professional Quality Life Scale R-IV, Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Resilience test hypotheses for study. Of particular interest, Resiliency develop a construct labeled Resiliency. The model tested using path analysis structural equation modeling techniques illustrate predictors (constructed latent variables—Chaplaincy Status, Deployment Self Care) outcome measure (also variable). Overall 85% variance can be attributed model‘s predictors, adding value examining those provide direct service others. Findings indicated ebbed flowed as function different levels experienced by because their Furthermore, experience (years service) had significant fatigue burnout. Results findings underpinned explicit narrative comments provided chaplains. rich material support discovered study, offered insights how is both meaningful necessary maintaining healthier chaplaincy. CARE WORK FACTORS AFFECTING POST 9/11 UNITED STATES ARMY CHAPLAINS: COMPASSION FATIGUE, BURNOUT, SATISFACTION, AND SPIRITUAL RESILIENCY