Güncel Patoloji Dergisi
2026, Cilt 10, Sayı 2
Depressive Symptoms and Job Satisfaction Among Pathology Residents in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
1 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Tıbbi Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Kocaeli, Türkiye
2 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Kocaeli, Türkiye
3 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Aile Hekimliği Anabilim Dalı, Kocaeli, Türkiye
DOI :
10.5146/jcpath.2026.730
Objective: Pathology residency training involves unique stressors that may impact mental health, such as high diagnostic responsibility, heavy workload, and academic expectations. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of depressive symptoms and job satisfaction among pathology residents in Turkey, examine the factors associated with these variables, and investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms and job satisfaction. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected through an online survey distributed nationwide via Google Forms. 122 pathology residents who voluntarily responded to the survey were included in the study. The survey included sociodemographic and professional characteristics, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). Continuous variables were compared using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests, relationships between variables were assessed using Spearman correlation analysis, and independent factors associated with the total BDI score were examined using multivariate linear regression analysis. Results: The mean total Beck Depression Inventory score of the participants was 15.1 ± 9.4 (median: 14.0), and the mean total Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire score was 63.8 ± 13.6. Moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms were detected in 36.8% of participants. A significant decrease in depression scores was observed as job satisfaction increased (Spearman rho = -0.506; p<0.001). In multivariate linear regression analysis, low job satisfaction (B = -0.322; p<0.001) and a history of psychiatric conditions prior to residency training (B = 6.167; p<0.001) were independently associated with higher depression scores. Participants reporting psychiatric issues during residency had lower job satisfaction scores (p=0.032) and significantly higher depression scores (p<0.001). While no relationship was found between seniority and depression scores, job satisfaction scores showed significant differences among seniority groups (p=0.017). Conclusion: Moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms occur with a notable frequency among pathology residents. Low job satisfaction and a history of pre-residency psychiatric conditions were independently associated with the severity of depressive symptoms. Our findings suggest that organizational interventions aimed at enhancing job satisfaction, alongside individual mental health support systems, are essential during pathology residency training.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Beck depression inventory, Depression, Job satisfaction, Pathology, Residency training
2 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Kocaeli, Türkiye
3 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Aile Hekimliği Anabilim Dalı, Kocaeli, Türkiye