RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPASSION SATISFACTION AND POLICE OFFICER WELL-BEING IN THE MALAYSIA

Abstract

This study quantitatively examined the association between compassion satisfaction and the well-being of 403 police officers in Malaysia. The study explored the relationship between compassion satisfaction and overall well-being as well as its specific domains, based on the PERMA model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment). The sample population consisted of police officers in Malaysia, and data were collected using the adapted ProQOL-5 and PERMA-Profiler assessments. The results showed a significant positive correlation between compassion satisfaction and overall well-being, with strong positive covariances across all PERMA domains, suggesting that higher levels of compassion satisfaction enhance various aspects of psychological well-being. Furthermore, the study found significant negative correlations between compassion satisfaction and negative outcomes such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and job-related stress, indicating that higher compassion satisfaction reduces these occupational stressors. These findings highlight the critical role of compassion satisfaction in promoting resilience and well-being while mitigating the negative impacts of stress in high-demand professions like law enforcement.