The Role of Empathy in Social Work: Effects on Job Satisfaction and Client Success
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the role of empathy in social work, focusing on its impact on job satisfaction and perceived client success. Using a sample of 150 social workers, we employed a Likert-scale questionnaire to measure empathy, job satisfaction, and client outcomes. The results revealed significant positive correlations between empathy and both job satisfaction (r = 0.72, p < 0.01) and perceived client success (r = 0.68, p < 0.01). These findings highlight the importance of empathy not only in fostering strong client relationships but also in enhancing the professional well-being of social workers. However, the study also emphasizes the need for balance, as excessive emotional involvement may lead to compassion fatigue. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and objective measures of client success to further investigate these relationships.
Author: Sora Pazer
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4403650360