Psychological Capital and Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals in Batangas

Nurses are vulnerable to compassion fatigue due to persistent workplace stress, underscoring the importance of Psychological Capital as a protective resource. This study examined the relationship between Psychological Capital and Compassion Fatigue among 130 nurses in selected hospitals in Batangas using a descriptive correlational design and validated questionnaires (PCQ-24 and ProQOL-5). Results revealed very high Psychological Capital and moderate Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress. Psychological Capital showed no demographic differences but was significantly associated with higher Compassion Satisfaction and lower Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress. The findings support resilience-based interventions to enhance nurses' well-being, workforce sustainability, and quality patient care.