口译员在口译介导心理治疗中的工作相关痛苦：一项1年随访研究

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.

Sec. Health Psychology

• Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Eichstätt, Germany

Abstract

Background: Interpreter-mediated psychotherapy may pose demands on interpreters, particularly in trauma-focused settings. Empirical evidence on interpreters’ perceived work-related distress and associ-ated variables remains limited. This longitudinal exploratory study examined perceived work-related distress and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among interpreters participating in a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) workshop and explored associations with psychotherapy-related difficulties, trauma-informed interpreting competence, and involve-ment in trauma-focused psychotherapy. Method: The analytical sample comprised 68 interpreters working in psychotherapy, who contributed up to three observations each, yielding a total of 120 valid observations of perceived work-related distress. Observed outcome data were available for 51 participants at baseline (T0), 37 at 6 months (T2), and 32 at 12 months (T3). Perceived work-related distress was assessed using a single author-developed item, PTSS using the PCL-5, and process- and content-related interpreting difficulties and trauma-informed interpreting competence using author-developed self-report items. Involvement in trauma-focused psychotherapy was also as-sessed. Linear mixed-effects models were used. Results: Perceived work-related distress was moderate and did not significantly change over time. High-er PTSS (B = 0.22, SE = 0.10, p = .034) and greater process-related difficulties (B = 0.34, SE = 0.10, p < .001) were associated with higher perceived work-related distress. Content-related difficulties, trauma-informed interpreting competence, and involvement in trauma-focused psy-chotherapy were not significant (all p ≥ .137). Discussion: The findings suggest that process-related difficulties may be particularly relevant to interpreter well-being. Role agreements between therapists and interpreters, structured communication, collaboration within the therapeutic triad, and training or supervision addressing process-related challenges may represent relevant areas for practice and future research.

Keywords

interpreter-mediated psychotherapy, longitudinal study, perceived work-related distress, posttraumatic stress symptoms, trauma-informed interpreting competence

Received

16 May 2026

Accepted

30 September 2026

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