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Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout: A Study Among Practicing Legal Advocates in Coimbatore

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  • S. Vasanth

    (Department of Psychology, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.)

  • Karon Jose R. B.

    (Department of Psychology, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.)

Abstract

Secondary trauma and burnout are increasingly recognized as critical challenges in professions dealing with human suffering, particularly among legal advocates who manage clients’ traumatic experiences, threats, and the demanding nature of litigation. Whilst these issues have been extensively studied in healthcare and counselling, limited attention has been given to the legal field, especially in regional contexts such as Coimbatore. This study investigates the relationship between secondary traumatic stress (STS) and burnout among legal advocates, with additional focus on the influence of work experience and gender. A quantitative research design was adopted, involving 400 practicing advocates in Coimbatore, and data were collected using the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), Version 5, a validated measure of compassion fatigue and burnout. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between STS and burnout, r(398) = .56, p

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  • S. Vasanth & Karon Jose R. B., 2026. "Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout: A Study Among Practicing Legal Advocates in Coimbatore," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, RSIS International, vol. 15(7), pages 2488-2500, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:ijltem:v:15:y:2026:i:7:a:188
    DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150700183
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