Factors of Stress among Police Officers

Factors of Stress among Police Officers

Three major areas of stress, Physical/Psychological Threat, Evaluation Systems, and Lack of Support were identified in police officers via factor analysis. These were related to bureau, age, years on the job, and race. Results were discussed in terms of an expanded model of police stress, incorporat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Criminal justice and behavior 1985-03, Vol.12 (1), p.111-128
Hauptverfasser: WHITE, JACQUELYN W., LAWRENCE, P. SCOTT, BIGGERSTAFF, CAROLYN, GRUBB, TERRY D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Appointments & personnel changes
Mortality
Performance appraisal
Police
Stress
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Zusammenfassung:Three major areas of stress, Physical/Psychological Threat, Evaluation Systems, and Lack of Support were identified in police officers via factor analysis. These were related to bureau, age, years on the job, and race. Results were discussed in terms of an expanded model of police stress, incorporating role with the variable of time.
ISSN:0093-8548
1552-3594
DOI:10.1177/0093854885012001008