It has come to the attention of the publisher that the article, Singh D, Tiwari A, Mahajan R, Kumar N (2026), “Healing the healers: how empathy, active coping and mindfulness drive well-being and happiness of healthcare employees”. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 46 Nos 1-2 pp. 1-22, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-04-2025-0260 was published with the incorrect ethical approval statement “This article does not contain any studies with human participants performed by any of the authors”. The correct statement is “This study involved survey responses from healthcare workers. In accordance with the institutional guidelines of [Name of University/Organisation], formal ethical review and approval were not required, as the study involved an anonymous, voluntary, and non-interventional survey presenting minimal risk to participants. All participants were provided with information about the purpose of the study and data confidentiality prior to participation. Completion of the survey was taken as implied consent. The authors confirm that the study was conducted in accordance with all applicable institutional and international ethical standards for research involving human participants, and that participant anonymity and confidentiality were maintained throughout”.
The publisher asks that the above is confirmed at article proofing stage.
