Health and well-being of first responders: The role of psychological capital, self-compassion, social support, relationship satisfaction, and physical activity

First responders are frequently exposed to dangerous, high-stress, and traumatic situations, leaving them susceptible both physical mental health consequences. The current study explored factors that relate well-being in 391 first (255 males 136 females), aged 18–64 years. study’s aim was explore the role of psychological capital (PsyCap), self-compassion, social support, relationship satisfaction, activity responders. Data collected using an online survey which distributed responders, including firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, state Massachusetts, USA. Descriptive correlational statistics were performed, followed by hierarchical multiple regression analysis path analysis, revealing PsyCap, as well key mediating impacting Findings pose a foundation stepping-stone improve responders’ well-being. In particular, multifaceted approach intervention drawing on combined variables identified model is indicated.