Self-regulation capacity is linked to wellbeing and burnout in physicians and medical students: Implications for nurturing self-help skills

Authors

  • Marie-Claude J. Gagnon University of Ottawa
  • Natalie Durand-Bush University of Ottawa
  • Bradley W Young University of Ottawa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5502/ijw.v6i1.425

Keywords:

Self-regulation Capacity, Psychological Well-being, Burnout, Self-Help skills, Physicians, Medical Students

Abstract

Self-regulation capacity relates to important self-help skills allowing individuals to effectively manage their thoughts, feelings, and actions to attain goals while mastering a demanding environment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self- regulation capacity, psychological wellbeing, and burnout in 37 Canadian medical students and 25 physicians. Regression analyses showed that self-regulation capacity positively predicted psychological wellbeing and negatively predicted burnout for both groups. Concerning the dimensions of purpose in life and environmental mastery, the benefits of self-regulatory capacity were particularly pronounced for physicians. Implications for developing self-regulation competence to maintain optimal mental health are discussed.

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Author Biographies

Marie-Claude J. Gagnon, University of Ottawa

MD, MA, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa

 

Natalie Durand-Bush, University of Ottawa

Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa

Bradley W Young, University of Ottawa

Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa

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2016-05-14

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