Burnout among Oncology Health Workers in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Insights from a Research Study

The task of breaking bad news provokes significant distress which is often associated with manifestations of burnout. While much research focuses on the impact of breaking bad news on patients and families, the effect on the individuals delivering the news is often overlooked. This research study was conducted to investigate the association between sleep quality and resilience with burnout experienced. Furthermore, the study also investigated whether burnout scores differ with sociodemographic variables such as gender, age, marital status, living arrangements, years of experience, number of working hours per day, training received on breaking bad news and availability of support systems and/or coping strategies to overcome burnout.

By Teny Agalawela &

November 20, 2024

Psychology

Sai Sanathani Sridharan

Research

Influences of Spiritual well-being and Coping on the Mental Health of Methodist Clergy in Sri Lanka

The study's objectives are to measure spiritual well-being, examine its connection to mental health, identify coping mechanisms, and assess their impact on mental health.

By Ajani Fernando

August 28, 2024

Psychology

Self-compassion and Attitude towards Mental Health Services as Predictors of Mental Help-Seeking Intentions among Undergraduates

This study aims to examine the role of self-compassion (SC), and attitudes towards mental health services (ATMHS) as predictors of mental help-seeking intentions (MHSI).

By Upeka Karunaratne

August 27, 2024

Psychology

Examining Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress: A Study among University Students in Sri Lanka

University students are known to be at a higher risk of experiencing poor sleep quality and high levels of perceived stress due to academic pressure and various other life commitments.

By Atshya Panchalingam

August 26, 2024

Psychology

Machiavellianism and Personality Scale

This is a scale that has a score up to 100 that results from a series of questions answered by an individual. This scale is used to measure the level of Machiavellianism, which is a personality that is solely centered around manipulativeness, indifference to morality as well as insensitivity in an individual.

By Inola Samaranayake

August 10, 2024

Psychology

Review of Cyber Crime Changing Everything – An Empirical Study

Internet acts and serves as a positive tool, benefiting a group of people, there is another group of people who unfortunately fall prey to skilled criminals who use the internet to suit their deceitful interests.

By Androna Canisius

May 16, 2024

Crime

Analysis

Navigating Economic Turbulence: The Impact of US Dollar Dynamics

In today's fast-paced global economy, the trajectory of the US dollar holds significant implications for countries worldwide. Recent developments and forecasts shed light on the evolving role of the dollar and its repercussions on international trade and finance.

By Bethany Ashley

May 09, 2024

Geopolitics

Economics

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Healthcare Diagnostics: A Comparative Study

In today's world, where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors, particularly healthcare, has brought about significant transformations.

By Li Mei Peng

May 08, 2024

AI

Health

Innovations in Sustainable Packaging: Eco-friendly Solutions for Reducing Environmental Footprint

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, the need for sustainable packaging solutions has become more urgent than ever.

By Emily Greenfield

May 08, 2024

Climate

Harnessing Big Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-making in Financial Services

Big data analytics has emerged as a transformative force in the financial services industry, offering unprecedented opportunities for strategic decision-making.

By Dr. Sophia Reynolds

May 08, 2024

Finance

Technology Shaping the Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges

The gig economy, characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs, has grown significantly in recent years.

By Dulvan Senaratna

May 08, 2024

Technology

Business

Cultivating Diversity & Inclusion: Strategies for Empowering Innovation & Performance in the Workplace

In the modern workplace, diversity and inclusion have emerged as crucial elements for fostering innovation and enhancing overall performance.

By Bethany Ashley

May 08, 2024

Culture

The Influence of Cultural Factors on Consumer Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Study of Luxury Brand Consumption

In today's globalized world, understanding how culture shapes consumer preferences and behaviors is crucial, especially in the context of luxury brand consumption.

By Dulvan Senaratna

May 08, 2024

Culture

Research

Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors into Investment Decisions: A Sustainable Finance Perspective

This approach, commonly referred to as sustainable finance, emphasizes the importance of considering not only financial returns but also the broader impact of investments on the environment, society, and corporate governance practices.

By Emily Chen

May 08, 2024

Finance

Climate