Abstract
Purpose
This study examined the association of self‐focus and self‐compassion with nursing competency.
Design and Methods
Data of 433 psychiatric nurses comprising demographics, other‐consciousness, self‐compassion, self‐focus, and nursing competency were analyzed using the Other‐Consciousness Scale (OCS), Self‐Compassion Scale (SCS), Japanese version of the Rumination‐Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ), and Oriented Problem Solving Behavior (OPSN).
Findings
Higher internal aspect and lower fantastic aspect in OCS, higher reflection in RRQ, and lower SCS negative subscales predicted a higher OPSN score. The account rate of variance was 12.5%.
Practice Implications
Psychiatric nursing education should facilitate other‐consciousness and reflection enhancement, and assuage uncompassionate attitude towards self.