TABLE 2.
Coping strategies and professional quality of life dimensions by gender
| Total (n = 143) | Female (n = 89) | Male (n = 54) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional quality of life | ||||
| Compassion satisfaction | 36.1 ± 7 | 35.5 ± 7.1 | 37.1 ± 6.8 |
t(141) = 1.319, p = .189 CI 95–3.25, 1.69, d = .29 |
| Burnout | 25 ± 6.4 | 25.2 ± 6.5 | 24.8 ± 6.1 |
t(141) = −.393, p = .695 CI 95–3.25, 1.69, d = .29 |
| Secondary traumatic stress | 21 ± 6.8 | 21.9 ± 7.1 | 19.6 ± 5.9 |
t(141) = −1.966, p = .051 CI 95–3.25, 1.69, d = .29 |
| Coping strategies | ||||
| Social support | 27.3 ± 6.9 | 28.7 ± 7.1 | 24.9 ± 5.9 |
t(141) = −3.285, p = .001 CI 95–5.73, −1.29, d = −.52 |
| Avoidance strategies | 22.9 ± 4.9 | 22.6 ± 4.4 | 23.3 ± 5.5 |
t(141) = .897, p = .371 CI 95−.59, 2.71, d = .21 |
| Positive attitude | 31.5 ± 5.4 | 31.3 ± 5.6 | 31.7 ± 5.1 |
t(141) = .377, p = .706 CI 95–1.62, 2.0, d = .03 |
| Problem orientation | 27.7 ± 5.4 | 27.3 ± 5.5 | 28.4 ± 5.3 |
t(141) = 1.249, p = .214 CI 95−.41, 3.14, d = .25 |
| Transcendent orientation | 20.1 ± 3.9 | 21.1 ± 3.7 | 18.6 ± 3.7 |
t(141) = −3.818, p < .001 CI 95–3.85, −1.32, d = −.68 |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.