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Motives for Empathy among Clinical Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study
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Yu Zhu, Ming-Mei He, Ji-Min Zhu, Li Huang, Bai-Kun Li
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J Korean Acad Nurs 2020;50(6):778-786. Published online December 31, 2020
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.20123
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- Purpose
This study aimed to explore the motives of clinical nurses for experiencing empathy with patients and their families based on a self-determination theory framework.
Methods
Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty-one nurses at four tertiary hospitals in Anhui, China, were conducted, recorded and transcribed. A content analysis with a directed approach was performed.
Results
An analysis of the interview transcripts revealed three categories of empathy motivation: autonomous motivation, controlled motivation and a lack of empathy motivation. Autonomous motivation included personal interests, enjoyment and a sense of value, pure altruism, assimilation, and recognition of the importance of empathy. Controlled motivation highlighted pressures from oneself and others, the possibility of tangible or intangible rewards, and avoidance of adverse effects. Finally, a lack of empathy motivation referred to a lack of intention for empathy and denial of the value of empathy.
Conclusion
This study provides a deep understanding of the motives underlying empathy in nurses. The results reveal the reasons for empathy and may support the development of effective strategies to foster and promote empathy in nurses.
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