The role of guilt-shame proneness and locus of control in predicting moral injury among healthcare professionals
- Title
- The role of guilt-shame proneness and locus of control in predicting moral injury among healthcare professionals
- Creator
- Singhal K.; Chukkali S.
- Description
- Despite the advances in studies conducted among healthcare professionals to explore the impact of the pandemic on their mental health, a large population still continues to display COVID-19 related psychological complaints. There has been recent awareness of moral injury related guilt and shame among doctors and nurses. However, the factors associated with moral injury have not received much attention, due to which the issue still persists. This study aims to explore the role of guilt-shame proneness, and locus of control in predicting moral injury among healthcare professionals. MISS-HP, PGI Locus of Control, and GASP scales were administered to a sample of 806 healthcare professionals. Pearson correlation coefficient indicated a significant positive relationship between moral injury and guilt-shame proneness, as well as the locus of control. Regression analysis indicated a significant role of guilt-shame proneness and locus of control in predicting moral injury. In conclusion, while studying moral injury, it becomes equally important to consider these factors to understand the concept better. 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
- Source
- Cogent Psychology, Vol-10, No. 1
- Date
- 2023-01-01
- Publisher
- Cogent OA
- Subject
- ethical dilemma; frontline workers; healthcare professionals; moral conflict; pandemic
- Coverage
- Singhal K., Department of Psychology, Christ Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR, India; Chukkali S., Department of Psychology, Christ Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR, India
- Rights
- All Open Access; Gold Open Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 23311908
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Singhal K.; Chukkali S., “The role of guilt-shame proneness and locus of control in predicting moral injury among healthcare professionals,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 25, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14527.