Occupational Stress and Burnout in the Fire Service: Examining the Complex Role and Impact of Sleep Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 014544552110400
Author(s):  
Mari-Amanda A. Dyal ◽  
Todd D. Smith ◽  
David M. DeJoy ◽  
Brian A. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Fire Service ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Health Assessments ◽  
Physiological Risk ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Mediation Models

The occupational stress inherent in firefighting poses both physiological and psychological risks to firefighters that have been found to possess a reciprocal nature. That is, the nature of these relationships in terms of indicator and impact are elusive, especially as it relates to sleep health (e.g., quality, quantity, hygiene, etc.) as a specific physiological risk and burnout as a specific psychological risk. A series of mediation models were assessed to examine the reciprocal relationships between occupational stress, burnout, and sleep health in a sample of 161 career firefighters. The mediation models confirmed reciprocity among the variables in so much that relationships were best described by the underlying mechanism at work. Comprehensive assessments of both subjective and objective markers of sleep health should be incorporated into firefighter research to supplement behavioral health assessments and interventions, especially related to burnout and occupational stress.

scholarly journals The Post-Coronavirus World in the International Tourism Industry: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Safer Destination Choices in the Case of US Outbound Tourism

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6485
Author(s):  
Heesup Han ◽  
Amr Al-Ansi ◽  
Bee-Lia Chua ◽  
Beenish Tariq ◽  
Aleksandar Radic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
The Us ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Travel Decision ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
Psychological Risk

The tourism industry has been seriously suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis ever since its outbreak. Given this pandemic situation, the major aim of this study is to develop a conceptual framework that clearly explains the US international tourists’ post-pandemic travel behaviors by expanding the theory of planned behavior (TPB). By utilizing a quantitative process, the TPB was successfully broadened by incorporating the travelers’ perceived knowledge of COVID-19, and it has been deepened by integrating the psychological risk. Our theoretical framework sufficiently accounted for the US tourists’ post-pandemic travel intentions for safer international destinations. In addition, the perceived knowledge of COVID-19 contributed to boosting the prediction power for the intentions. The associations among the subjective norm, the attitude, and the intentions are under the significant influence of the tourists’ psychological risks regarding international traveling. The comparative criticality of the subjective norm is found. Overall, the findings of this study considerably enhanced our understanding of US overseas tourists’ post-pandemic travel decision-making processes and behaviors.

scholarly journals Childhood Misfortune and Late-Life Stroke Incidence, 2004–2014

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1060-1070
Author(s):  
Callie J Zaborenko ◽  
Kenneth F Ferraro ◽  
Monica M Williams-Farrelly
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Stroke Incidence ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Retirement Study

Abstract Background and Objectives Although most strokes occur in later life, recent studies reveal that negative exposures decades earlier are associated with stroke risk. The purpose of this study was to examine whether accumulated and/or specific domains of early misfortune are related to stroke incidence in later life. Research Design and Methods A decade of longitudinal data from stroke-free participants 50 years or older in the Health and Retirement Study were analyzed (N = 12,473). Incident stroke was defined as either self-reported first incident stroke or death due to stroke between 2004 and 2014. Results Analyses revealed that accumulated misfortune was associated with increased stroke risk, but the relationship was moderated by wealth. Examining specific domains of childhood misfortune revealed that stroke incidence was greater for persons with behavioral/psychological risks, but that this relationship also was moderated by higher wealth for those with only one behavioral/psychological risk. Discussion and Implications Accumulated childhood misfortune and adolescent depression heighten the risk of stroke in later life, but the influence is remediable through adult wealth. Reducing poverty in later life may decrease stroke incidence for persons exposed to negative childhood exposures.

Occupational Stress and Functioning among Military Veterans in the Fire Service

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Brooke A. Bartlett ◽  
Lia J. Smith ◽  
Brian N. Smith ◽  
Jana K. Tran ◽  
Anka A. Vujanovic
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Fire Service

scholarly journals Professional Stress Management in the Work of a Selected Group of Uniform Services - Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
Piotr Placek
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Fire Service ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Professional Stress ◽  
Occupational Activities ◽  
European Foundation ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Everyday Reality ◽  
Working And Living Conditions

AbstractWork in uniformed services carries a high risk of losing health and even life. The occupational activities undertaken are related to exposure to factors belonging to the group of dangerous (accident) hazards. The work of uniformed services is also a work of high psychosocial risk. It can be said that the stress at work of firefighters or policemen is an everyday reality, which they deal with in different ways. This paper deals with the analysis of occupational stress at work of uniformed services on the example of employees of the State Fire Service. To analyze and assess occupational stress the European Foundation checklist for the Improvement of Working and Living Conditions has been used.

scholarly journals What Can Drive Consumers’ Dining-Out Behavior in China and Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1724
Author(s):  
Yongping Zhong ◽  
Segu Oh ◽  
Hee Cheol Moon
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Restaurant Industry ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Internal Relationships

Currently, living with COVID-19 under certain protective measures still continues as the “new normal” for most of the world. The disruption that the pandemic has caused to societies and economies, especially to the restaurant industry, may last longer than some had thought. This study intended to find out the key drivers of consumers’ dining-out intentions and their internal relationships. We adopted the structural equation modeling (SEM) method with 508 surveys collected from China and Korea. The results were as follows: perceived psychological risks, subjective norms, and enjoyment are influential to consumers’ dining-out intentions but not restaurant precautionary measures or perceived physical risk; subjective norms have direct implications on both perceived psychological and physical risks, while restaurant precautionary measures can only significantly affect perceived physical risk; enjoyment can be negatively influenced by perceived psychological and physical risks; country can moderate the relationships between subjective norms, perceived physical/psychological risk, and enjoyment. This study provides further understanding of the current food consumption patterns, which will help restaurants set up strategies accordingly to sustain their businesses and get them more prepared for any future outbreaks.

scholarly journals Academic buoyancy and psychological risk: Exploring reciprocal relationships

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Martin ◽  
Paul Ginns ◽  
Marc A. Brackett ◽  
Lars-Erik Malmberg ◽  
James Hall
Keyword(s):  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Academic Buoyancy ◽  
Psychological Risk

scholarly journals Synthesizing Indirect Effects in Mediation Models with Meta-Analytic Methods

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike W.-L. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Correlation Matrices ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Mediation Models

A mediator is a variable that explains the underlying mechanism between an independent variable and a dependent variable. The indirect effect indicates the effect from the predictor to the outcome variable via the mediator. In contrast, the direct effect represents the effect of the predictor on the outcome variable after controlling for the mediator. A single study rarely provides enough evidence to answer research questions in a particular domain. Replications are generally recommended as the gold standard to conduct scientific research. When a sufficient number of studies have been conducted addressing similar research questions, a meta-analysis can be used to synthesize the findings of those studies. The main objective of this paper is to introduce two approaches to integrating studies using mediation analysis. The first approach involves calculating standardized indirect effects and direct effects and conducting a multivariate meta-analysis on those effect sizes. The second approach uses meta-analytic structural equation modeling to synthesize correlation matrices and fit mediation models on the average correlation matrix. We illustrate these procedures on a real dataset using the R statistical platform. This paper closes with some further directions for future studies.ind

scholarly journals The Effects Of Exercise Training On Physical, Physiological And Psychological Risk Factors Of Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi ◽  
Amir Sobhrakhshan Khah ◽  
Jennifer Parent-Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Physiological Risk ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Regular Physical Exercise

Background — Exercise training is an important component of wellness for individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Exercise may have an effect on cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, lipid levels, and other associated physical, psychological, and physiological risk factors. Exercise intensity may further impact those risk factors. Aim — This narrative review of the literature aims to identify the effect of regular physical exercise on modifying risk factors for CVD and increased morbidity and mortality related to CVD. Methods — Published English-language papers from 2011 to 2020, available in Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Thompson were included in this review. Keywords for this search were exercise training, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, physical function, physiological, and psychological risk factors. Conclusions — Exercise training may be a cost-effective intervention that improves the physical, physiological, and psychological risk factors and the motor function of patients with cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Psychological Risks of Resettlers in Resettlement Planning: A Study in Moragahakanda Resettlement Project (MRP)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rangajeewa Ratnayake ◽  
Hansani Disanayake
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Land Valuation ◽  
Current Psychological ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
Psychological Risk

In resettlement planning literature, much has been written on economic, land valuation and compensation, infrastructure and services aspects of the land. Psychological risks and stresses of resettled communities, however, have been under-researched. The current research looks at the psychological risks of resettlers in a Development-Induced Displacement and Resettlement (DIDR) project in Sri Lanka. Focusing on the stages of resettlement planning process discussed by Scudder and Colson four-stage model (1980) and the psychological risks discussed by Cernea’s (1990) impoverishment risks and reconstruction (IRR) model. This study evaluates the significant level of the psychological risks faced by the communities in DIDR projects in Sri Lanka relating to before and after resettlement. Moragahakanda Resettlement Project (MRP) was selected as the case study which is located in Naula DS division of Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. A questionnaire survey, documents and field observations were used to evaluate the current psychological risks. The responses received from multiple choice questions were analyzed by Significant Point (SP) index. The research findings point that there are no conspicuous changes of psychological risks related to before/after resettlement has occurred in re-settlers. The findings highlight that the psychological risk levels in transition stage have remained the same level in the potential development stage. This research provides a systematic guidance enabling the physical planners to prioritize the most significant psychological risks which should be considered in the decision-making process of DIDR projects.

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