Professional Quality of Life in Forensic Healthcare Staff: The Role of Emotional Intelligence, Emotion Regulation Strategies and Trauma-Related Symptoms

This study aimed to explore the relationship of emotional intelligence, emotion regulation strategies and trauma symptoms with professional quality of life in forensic healthcare staff. A cross-sectional design sampled participants (N = 100) who completed the Professional Quality of Life Scale, Los Angeles Symptom Checklist, Trait-Meta Mood Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results found that higher post-traumatic symptoms and lower emotional clarity, resulted in increased levels of burnout and compassion fatigue and reduced compassion satisfaction. Further research should consider the interplay between interpersonal and organizational factors in predicting quality of life within forensic healthcare staff.