Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
7 p.
Publication Date
12-2005
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Source Publication
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Source ISSN
0735-7028
Abstract
In this exploratory study, 363 interns were surveyed to assess the frequency of use and effectiveness of self-care strategies used during the internship year. Among the most frequently used strategies were family and friend social support, active problem solving, and humor. The most effective strategies were family and friend social support, seeking pleasurable experiences, and humor. A strong positive relationship was found between total scores for Frequency and Effectiveness subscales, and women reported significantly more use and effectiveness of strategies. Recommendations and resources are provided for interns and internship sites that seek to further understand and encourage intern self-care.
Recommended Citation
Turner, Joseph A.; Edwards, Lisa; Eicken, Iverson M.; Yokoyama, Kayoko; Castro, Jennifer R.; Ngoc-Thuy Tran, Amber; and Haggins, Kristee L., "Intern Self-Care: An Exploratory Study Into Strategy Use and Effectiveness" (2005). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 46.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/46
Comments
Accepted version. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol. 36, No. 6 (December 2005): 674-680. DOI.© 2005 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.
This article may not exactly replicate the final version published in the APA journal. It is not the copy of record.