Palliative & supportive care · 2026
The relationship between self-compassion and spiritual well-being among caregivers of palliative care patients.
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Kehribar Gülsüm, Özveren Hüsna
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OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the predictive relationship between self-compassion and spiritual well-being among palliative care caregivers, exploring internal resources to mitigate care burden and existential distress in end-of-life settings.
METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted between March and September 2025 with 138 family caregivers in a palliative care unit. Sample size was determined via a priori power analysis ensuring 95% power. Data were obtained using the Introductory Characteristics Form, the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and simple linear regression.
RESULTS: The mean self-compassion score was 79.94 ± 11.68, and the mean spiritual well-being total score was 109.26 ± 13.59. Subscale scores were 63.05 ± 9.93 (transcendence), 28.10 ± 3.91 (harmony with nature), and 18.11 ± 5.28 (anomie). A positive, moderate correlation existed between total self-compassion and spiritual well-being (r = 0.349, p < 0.001). Significant associations were also identified across the transcendence (r = 0.217, p = 0.011), harmony with nature (r = 0.213, p = 0.012), and anomie (r = 0.333, p < 0.001) subscales. Regression analysis confirmed that self-compassion positively predicted spiritual well-being (β = 0.349, t = 4.349, p < 0.001), accounting for 11.2% of the total variance (R2 = 0.112, F = 18.910, p < 0.001).
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Self-compassion is a critical internal resource for finding spiritual meaning amidst end-of-life stressors. Fostering compassionate attitudes can alleviate anomie and emotional burnout among caregivers. Palliative care nurses should integrate mindfulness-based self-compassion interventions into support programs to bolster caregiver well-being and enhance care quality.
METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted between March and September 2025 with 138 family caregivers in a palliative care unit. Sample size was determined via a priori power analysis ensuring 95% power. Data were obtained using the Introductory Characteristics Form, the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and simple linear regression.
RESULTS: The mean self-compassion score was 79.94 ± 11.68, and the mean spiritual well-being total score was 109.26 ± 13.59. Subscale scores were 63.05 ± 9.93 (transcendence), 28.10 ± 3.91 (harmony with nature), and 18.11 ± 5.28 (anomie). A positive, moderate correlation existed between total self-compassion and spiritual well-being (r = 0.349, p < 0.001). Significant associations were also identified across the transcendence (r = 0.217, p = 0.011), harmony with nature (r = 0.213, p = 0.012), and anomie (r = 0.333, p < 0.001) subscales. Regression analysis confirmed that self-compassion positively predicted spiritual well-being (β = 0.349, t = 4.349, p < 0.001), accounting for 11.2% of the total variance (R2 = 0.112, F = 18.910, p < 0.001).
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Self-compassion is a critical internal resource for finding spiritual meaning amidst end-of-life stressors. Fostering compassionate attitudes can alleviate anomie and emotional burnout among caregivers. Palliative care nurses should integrate mindfulness-based self-compassion interventions into support programs to bolster caregiver well-being and enhance care quality.