ORCID
Michael S. Leeman, 0000-0002-3228-5990; Anna Ellenson, https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6417-9904; Morgan Wallbrown, https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8145-3350
Abstract
This study investigated whether practicing self-compassion and embracing one's authentic self could protect graduate students from burnout. Researchers also empirically examined the mediating effect of authenticity in the relationship between self-compassion and burnout. A total of 318 master's degree students in a helping profession completed surveys assessing their levels of self-compassion, authenticity, and burnout. Results found that graduate students with higher levels of self-compassion and authenticity tended to have lower levels of burnout. Additionally, authenticity mediated the relationship between self-compassion and burnout. The findings suggest that practicing self-compassion and embracing one's authentic self may lead to lower levels of burnout among graduate students. Therefore, integrating these helpful practices into graduate student training programs may provide protection against burnout.
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