Coping strategies and physical health in police units dealing with serious crime: Does work experience count?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinkara Pavšič Mrevlje ◽  
Vanja I Erčulj
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Serious Crime ◽  
Physical Symptomatology

Abstract Police work is stressful and can lead to absenteeism, withdrawal, and impaired physical health. However, the stress brought by work can be reduced by effective coping strategies. The aim of our study is to explore the relationship between health and coping strategies of officers in three different units dealing with serious crime (homicide and sexual offences, juvenile crime, and crime scene investigation). The moderating role of work experience in this relationship is also explored. We used the Coping Responses Inventory questionnaire to assess coping strategies and the Pennebaker Inventory of Limbic Languidness to measure physical symptoms. Overall, the sample included 104 respondents. The approach coping strategies prevail among all three units. However, avoidance-coping strategy use is associated with more frequent somatic symptoms (P= 0.005). These are particularly linked to the emotional discharge (P < 0.001), especially in the group of officers with longer years of service (P = 0.01). Still, when this strategy is used rarely or not at all, more experienced officers report fewer symptoms than their younger colleagues. Preventive programmes promoting adaptive coping strategies would benefit police officers since avoidance-coping strategies are linked to more frequent physical symptomatology. More experienced police officers with somatic complaints should be focused on in particular.

Demographic Factors as Predictors of Coping Strategies among Police Officers

2000 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
George T. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Ways Of Coping Questionnaire ◽  
And Coping

This study examined the effects of demographic factors on coping responses among police officers. A sample of 233 police officers completed the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (Folkman & Lazarus, 1988). The regression analysis showed that the higher the reported educational attainment, the more police officers reported coping which was emotion-focused and seeking social support. The rank of the officer was directly related to reported emotion-focused coping. These results are discussed relative to research on the relations of demographic factors and coping responses among police officers.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Shift Work and Personality Traits of Nurses and Their Coping Strategies

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Farzianpour ◽  
Saeadeh Ansari Nosrati ◽  
Abbas Rahimi Foroushani ◽  
Fateme Hasanpour ◽  
Zahra Khakdel Jelodar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Family Status

<p><strong>BACKGROUND &amp; OBJECTIVE:</strong> Because of social progress, population growth, industrialization, and the requirements of some jobs, a significant percentage of employees are working in shifts. Shift work is considered a threat to health that could have unfavorable effects on various aspects of human life. This study investigated the relationship between shift work and the personality traits of nurses and their coping strategies in a selection of non-governmental hospitals in Tehran in 2014.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>METHODS:</strong> This applied cross-sectional descriptive research employed the Standard Shift work Index and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) which, after confirmation of its validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha 0.73), were distributed among 305 nurses from 6 non-governmental hospitals in Tehran selected through cluster random sampling. Data was analyzed in two statistical levels: descriptive and inferential.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Results revealed that 43.6% of the nurses participating in the study were introverted and 56.4% were extroverted. There are significant relationships between age and physical health (P=0.008), sex and physical health (P=0.015), educational level and physical health (P=0.014), sex and cognitive, somatic anxiety (P=0.006), age and social-family status (P=0.001), marital status and social-family status (P=0.001), having a second job and social-family status (P=0.001), educational level and sleep and fatigue (P=0.002), work experience and coping strategies (P=0.044), and sleep and fatigue and personality traits (P=0.032).<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Complying with the standards of working hours for nurses and avoiding overtime when scheduling, especially for nurses with more work experience, can prevent the severe complications of shift work, enhance health, and ultimately enhance the quality of care. By improving the physical, psychological, and social health of nurses, the quality of patient care can be expected to improve, too. <strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Job stress, burnout and coping strategies in the South African police service

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Mostert ◽  
AF Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of this study was to determine if coping strategies could moderate the relationship between occupational stress and burnout in a sample of police officers.  A cross-sectional design was used.  A stratified random sample (n=340) was taken of police members in the Western Cape.  The Police Stress Invesntory, Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey and COPE questionnaire were administered.  Structural equation modelling showed that occupational stress due to job demands and a lack of resources leads to burnout.  Two coping strategies were identified, namely avoidance coping and approach coping (consisting of active coping, emotional support and turning to religion).  Avoidance coping moderated the relationship between occupational stress and burnout.  Approach coping had an independent effect on burnout.

"Approach and avoidance coping responses among older problem and nonproblem drinkers": Clarification.

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 653-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudolf H. Moos ◽  
Penny L. Brennan ◽  
Mark R. Fondacaro ◽  
Bernice S. Moos
Keyword(s):  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Coping Responses

TATUS KESEHATAN MENTAL PASIEN GOUT ARHTRITIS DI KOTA TOMOHON

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Desi Desi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Descriptive Approach

<span class="fontstyle0">Gout Arthritis </span><span class="fontstyle0">is a disease known as gout, but in certain conditions this disease can cause physical<br />symptoms that are not visible to some people. When there are problems with physical health, other<br />health aspects will also have an impact. The same is true for patients diagnosed with </span><span class="fontstyle0">Gout Arthritis</span><span class="fontstyle0">,<br />not only physical aspects but can affect other aspects, especially when having physical symptoms such<br />as tofi. Mental health is a condition where there is a balance between emotional, behavioral and<br />cognitive. This is the basis of the importance of maintaining mental health for someone who does not<br />have physical health problems and for someone who has a disease such as </span><span class="fontstyle0">Gout Arthritis </span><span class="fontstyle0">patients. The<br />purpose of this study was to find out how mental health status in </span><span class="fontstyle0">Gout Arthritis </span><span class="fontstyle0">patients in Tomohon<br />City. Quantitative research using a descriptive approach was used in this study. Data collection used<br />survey methods with questionnaires. The results showed that the majority of respondents had adequate<br />mental health (80.6%). Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that mental health status in<br /></span><span class="fontstyle0">Gout Arthriti</span><span class="fontstyle0">s patients in Tomohon City was at a sufficient level. These influenced by himself and the<br />environment around them.</span> <br /><br />

Physical symptoms and sleep disturbances activate coping strategies among HIV-infected Asian Americans: a pathway analysis

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Feifei Huang ◽  
Wei-Ti Chen ◽  
Cheng-Shi Shiu ◽  
Wenxiu Sun ◽  
Abigail Radaza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Pathway Analysis ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Physical Symptoms

scholarly journals Coping with migration-related stressors - a qualitative study of Nepali male labour migrants

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joelle Mak ◽  
Cathy Zimmerman ◽  
Bayard Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Labour Migration ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
Gulf States ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
International Labour Migration ◽  
Mixed Messages

Abstract Background International labour migration has become a crucial livelihood strategy, especially in countries where decently paid employment opportunities are limited. Such opportunities come with many potential benefits but also many stressors that challenge migrants’ coping skills, especially when they are in a foreign environment away from their normal support network. This paper explores how labour migrants coped with migration-related stressors using a sample of male Nepali migrants. Methods Qualitative life histories were conducted in Kathmandu among returnee male migrants. Coping responses were categorised based Skinner and Zimmer-Gembeck’s coping typologies. The interview scripts were transcribed in Nepali and translated into English for analysis. Each interview script was open coded and then categorised according to the 12 core coping families. Data were analysed thematically to explore relationships across and within coping and stressors. Results Forty-two men were interviewed who mainly worked in low- and semi-skilled jobs in Malaysia, and the Gulf States. The coping strategies most commonly used belonged to the families of problem-solving, support-seeking, negotiation and helplessness. Men used these either individually or collectively with other migrants. Those who sought assistance from authorities or civil society organisations did not always receive the help needed and there were mixed messages as to when and what types of assistance were available. Some stressors involved multiple coping strategies simultaneously, others described changing strategies following unsuccessful earlier attempts. The coping families of helplessness and social isolation reflected migrants’ limited power in challenging certain stressors. The choice of coping strategies was also moderated by factors such as outstanding loans, language difficulties, or not wanting to cause their family distress. Some coping strategies used led to  new stressors. Conclusions Migrants need greater clarifications on their rights with respect to contract discrepancies, the types of support available, how and from whom to access them once in destination. Improvements to the support mechanisms migrants can access as well as strengthening migrant-led initiatives in destination countries to support labour migrants' in managing stressors are needed. These may contribute to reducing the experiences and impact of such stressors, which may ultimately lead to more successful migration outcomes. As labour migration from Nepal is likely to continue, government and CSOs need to ensure migrants have the support they need to cope with the challenges they may encountered along the way.

Gender Differences and Similarities in Coping Responses to Anticipated Work-Family Conflict

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim A. Burley
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Professional Educators ◽  
Gender And Work ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationships among gender, coping, and anticipated work-family conflict for career-bound men and women. 256 university students enrolled in a university in northern Louisiana participated. Multivariate and univariate analyses were used to examine (a) potential gender differences with respect to anticipated work-family conflict and work-family coping mechanisms and (b) the role coping processes may play in mediating the relationship between gender and anticipated work-family conflict. The results indicated significant differences between the sexes with respect to anticipated work-family conflict as well as to expected use of various coping strategies to manage anticipated work-family conflict. Contrary to expectations, coping strategies did not mediate the relationship between gender and work-family conflict. The issue of coping as a mediator variable as well as the study's primary implications for students and professional educators are addressed.

scholarly journals Liaison psychiatry and HIV infection (I): Avoidance coping responses associated with depressive symptoms accompanying somatic complaints

1997 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
ISAO FUKUNISHI ◽  
MOTOKO HAYASHI ◽  
TOMOKO MATSUMOTO ◽  
MASAYOSHI NEGISHI ◽  
TAKASHI HOSAKA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Coping Responses

scholarly journals Coping responses as predictors of satisfaction with life amongst a group of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrisma Pretorius ◽  
Stephen P. Walker ◽  
Karel G.F. Esterhuyse
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Avoidant Coping ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Type I ◽  
Cognitive Avoidance ◽  
Avoidance Coping ◽  
Diabetes Clinic ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Approach Coping ◽  
Life Scale

The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which coping responses could predict the level of life satisfaction experienced by patients suffering from diabetes mellitus.A non-experimental, cross-sectional design was adopted. The sample consisted of 154 individuals(62 Type I diabetics, 80 Type II diabetics, and 12 individuals for whom diagnostic information was not available) recruited from the outpatient diabetes clinic at a large state hospital. All participants completed the Coping Responses Inventory – Adult Version, as well as the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Initially, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were calculated to examine the relationship between the predictor variables (coping responses) and the criterion variable(satisfaction with life). Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to determine the amount of variance in the satisfaction with life scores that was explained by coping responses.The combination of approach and avoidance coping subscales accounted for 33% of the variance in the participants’ satisfaction with life scores. However, upon further analysis, the avoidance coping subscales were found to account for 28% of the variance in the sample’s satisfaction with life. The cognitive avoidance subscale and the acceptance or resignation subscale were found to correlate negatively with satisfaction with life at the 1% level of significance.It appears that approach coping responses do not predict the satisfaction with life experienced by individuals suffering from diabetes. However, avoidant coping responses, particularly cognitive avoidance and acceptance or resignation, are predictive of lower levels of satisfaction with life.OpsommingDie doel van hierdie navorsing was om vas te stel tot watter mate hanteringsgedrag (coping responses)die vlak van lewenstevredenheid by pasiënte wat aan diabetes ly kan voorspel.’n Nie-eksperimentele, dwarssnit ontwerp is gebruik. Die steekproef het uit 154 individue (62 Tipe I-diabetes, 80 Tipe II-diabetes en 12 individue waarvan die diagnostiese inligting nie beskikbaar was nie) bestaan, wat van die buitepasiënte kliniek by ’n groot staatshospitaal verkry is. Alle deelnemers het die Coping Responses Inventory – Adult Version, sowel as die Satisfaction with Life Scale voltooi.Aanvanklik is die Pearson produkmoment korrelasie koëffisiënte bereken om die verhouding tussen die voorspeller-veranderlikes (coping responses/hanteringsgedrag) en die kriterium-veranderlike(satisfaction with life/lewenstevredenheid) te ondersoek. Hiërargiese regressie-analise is uitgevoer om die hoeveelheid variansie in die lewenstevredenheid-telling wat deur hanteringsgedrag verklaar is, te bepaal.Die kombinasie van approach en avoidance coping subscales het 33% van die variansie in die deelnemers se Lewenstevredenheid-telling verklaar. Na verdere ontleding is egter gevind dat die avoidance coping subscales 28% van die variansie in die lewenstevredenheid van die steekproef verklaar het.Daar is gevind dat die cognitive avoidance subscale en die acceptance or resignation subscale negatief op die 1% peil van betekenisvolheid met lewenstevredenheid korreleer.Dit blyk dat toenaderings (approach coping responses) nie die lewenstevredenheid by individue wat aan diabetes ly, voorspel nie. Vermydingsgedrag (avoidant coping responses), in besonder kognitiewe vermyding en aanvaarding of berusting, is egter voorspellend van laer vlakke van lewenstevredenheid.

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