Post-traumatic stress, psychological needs and empathy among professional and family caregivers

Bahar Akoğlu

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Post-traumatic stress, psychological needs and empathy among professional and family caregivers

Authors:

Bahar Akoğlu

Publisher:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Main Topics:

Travma Psikolojisi

Journal:

Anatolian Current Medical Journal Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.384-390

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355601

pISSN:

2718-0115

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Abstract:

 Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, psychological needs, and empathy EMP on burnout BRN levels among professional and family caregivers. Methods: The study sample consists of a total of 379 participants, including 197 professional caregivers and 182 family caregivers. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected using the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 PCL 5, the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI, and a Socio-Demographic Information Form. The study was conducted using a relational survey model, and structural equation modeling SEM was employed to examine both direct and indirect effects. Results: The SEM findings revealed that PTSD had a significant direct effect on BRN, which was partially mediated by psychological needs and EMP. Notably, the mediating role of empathy was more pronounced in the professional caregiver group, where the direct effect of PTSD on BRN dropped by nearly 49 after accounting for EMP and psychological needs. In contrast, this reduction was only 15 among family caregivers, suggesting that professional caregivers are more vulnerable to BRN due to EMP-driven mechanisms. Additionally, the indirect effects were also statistically significant. These findings suggest that unmet psychological needs and high levels of EMP may contribute to increased BRN among caregivers. Conclusion: The findings revealed that both psychological needs and EMP play a partial mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and BRN. As caregivers levels of EMP increase, they may become more vulnerable to BRN. Addressing unmet psychological needs and promoting balanced EMP are considered important for protecting the mental health of both professional and family caregivers.

 Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, psychological needs, and empathy EMP on burnout BRN levels among professional and family caregivers. Methods: The study sample consists of a total of 379 participants, including 197 professional caregivers and 182 family caregivers. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected using the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 PCL 5, the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI, and a Socio-Demographic Information Form. The study was conducted using a relational survey model, and structural equation modeling SEM was employed to examine both direct and indirect effects. Results: The SEM findings revealed that PTSD had a significant direct effect on BRN, which was partially mediated by psychological needs and EMP. Notably, the mediating role of empathy was more pronounced in the professional caregiver group, where the direct effect of PTSD on BRN dropped by nearly 49 after accounting for EMP and psychological needs. In contrast, this reduction was only 15 among family caregivers, suggesting that professional caregivers are more vulnerable to BRN due to EMP-driven mechanisms. Additionally, the indirect effects were also statistically significant. These findings suggest that unmet psychological needs and high levels of EMP may contribute to increased BRN among caregivers. Conclusion: The findings revealed that both psychological needs and EMP play a partial mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and BRN. As caregivers levels of EMP increase, they may become more vulnerable to BRN. Addressing unmet psychological needs and promoting balanced EMP are considered important for protecting the mental health of both professional and family caregivers.

 Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, psychological needs, and empathy EMP on burnout BRN levels among professional and family caregivers. Methods: The study sample consists of a total of 379 participants, including 197 professional caregivers and 182 family caregivers. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected using the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 PCL 5, the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI, and a Socio-Demographic Information Form. The study was conducted using a relational survey model, and structural equation modeling SEM was employed to examine both direct and indirect effects. Results: The SEM findings revealed that PTSD had a significant direct effect on BRN, which was partially mediated by psychological needs and EMP. Notably, the mediating role of empathy was more pronounced in the professional caregiver group, where the direct effect of PTSD on BRN dropped by nearly 49 after accounting for EMP and psychological needs. In contrast, this reduction was only 15 among family caregivers, suggesting that professional caregivers are more vulnerable to BRN due to EMP-driven mechanisms. Additionally, the indirect effects were also statistically significant. These findings suggest that unmet psychological needs and high levels of EMP may contribute to increased BRN among caregivers. Conclusion: The findings revealed that both psychological needs and EMP play a partial mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and BRN. As caregivers levels of EMP increase, they may become more vulnerable to BRN. Addressing unmet psychological needs and promoting balanced EMP are considered important for protecting the mental health of both professional and family caregivers.

 Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, psychological needs, and empathy EMP on burnout BRN levels among professional and family caregivers. Methods: The study sample consists of a total of 379 participants, including 197 professional caregivers and 182 family caregivers. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected using the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 PCL 5, the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI, and a Socio-Demographic Information Form. The study was conducted using a relational survey model, and structural equation modeling SEM was employed to examine both direct and indirect effects. Results: The SEM findings revealed that PTSD had a significant direct effect on BRN, which was partially mediated by psychological needs and EMP. Notably, the mediating role of empathy was more pronounced in the professional caregiver group, where the direct effect of PTSD on BRN dropped by nearly 49 after accounting for EMP and psychological needs. In contrast, this reduction was only 15 among family caregivers, suggesting that professional caregivers are more vulnerable to BRN due to EMP-driven mechanisms. Additionally, the indirect effects were also statistically significant. These findings suggest that unmet psychological needs and high levels of EMP may contribute to increased BRN among caregivers. Conclusion: The findings revealed that both psychological needs and EMP play a partial mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and BRN. As caregivers levels of EMP increase, they may become more vulnerable to BRN. Addressing unmet psychological needs and promoting balanced EMP are considered important for protecting the mental health of both professional and family caregivers.

Article Details

Post-traumatic stress, psychological needs and empathy among professional and family caregivers

Authors:

Bahar Akoğlu

Publisher:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Main Topics:

Travma Psikolojisi

Journal:

Anatolian Current Medical Journal Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.384-390

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355601

pISSN:

2718-0115

Post-traumatic stress

psychological needs

empathy

burnoutTravma sonrası stres

psikolojik ihtiyaçlar

empati

tükenmişlik

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Article Details

Authors: Bahar Akoğlu

Publisher: MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Main Topics: Travma Psikolojisi

Journal: Anatolian Current Medical Journal Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.384-390

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355601

pISSN: 2718-0115

Issues

Authors:

Bahar Akoğlu

Publisher:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Main Topics:

Travma Psikolojisi

Journal:

Anatolian Current Medical Journal Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.384-390

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355601

pISSN:

2718-0115