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July 1, 2026The Australian Educational ResearcherOpen Access

Carrying the weight of caring: exploring compassion fatigue among teachers in trauma-affected classrooms

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GOGlenys ObergACAnnemaree CarrollSMStephanie MacMahon

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Overview

Qualitative study investigates compassion fatigue in teachers, highlighting systemic challenges and solutions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand how teachers in trauma-affected classrooms experience and manage compassion fatigue.
  • Qualitative data collection from 57 Australian educators using an online questionnaire.
  • Application of compassion fatigue theory and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory.
  • Thematic analysis to identify key themes related to teachers' experiences.
  • Identified four key themes: emotional and cognitive challenges, systemic demands, personal resilience, and work-life balance.
  • Findings indicate systemic pressures, including excessive workloads and lack of support, exacerbate compassion fatigue.
  • Recommendations include fostering supportive environments and promoting trauma-informed resources.

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Oberg et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44aedf5cd2549c8bc440b0https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-026-00994-x
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