2020
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08546-3
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Mediating role of coping style on the relationship between job stress and subjective well-being among Korean police officers

Abstract: Background: Police officers have long been known to have one of the most stressful occupations. This study investigates their stress levels, coping styles, and subjective well-being, including affect and life satisfaction. We also explore the interrelationships of these factors to determine how coping style influences a police officer's subjective well-being. Methods: We used a convenience sampling method for 112 police officers in a metropolitan area in South Korea. Data were collected using self-administered… Show more

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“…The efforts made by the family to overcome and balance the role of the family and a good job will improve the subjective well-being of the family. Based on research conducted by Ryu, Yang, and Choi (2020), the efforts made to minimize problems are using a method that focuses on problem-solving that can improve subjective well-being. The results showed that the interaction between husband and wife who respect each other would also affect subjective well-being.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The efforts made by the family to overcome and balance the role of the family and a good job will improve the subjective well-being of the family. Based on research conducted by Ryu, Yang, and Choi (2020), the efforts made to minimize problems are using a method that focuses on problem-solving that can improve subjective well-being. The results showed that the interaction between husband and wife who respect each other would also affect subjective well-being.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Resilient persons frequently use more problem-focused strategies than emotion/avoidance-focused strategies since resilient coping implies a positive adaptation in stressful situations, combining the longitudinal process of resilience with the specific moment were a coping strategy is used to solve the stressful situation [ 38 , 39 ]. Research about resilience and coping among police officers showed that coping strategies are related with job stress [ 40 , 41 , 42 ], and police officers preferred to use problem-focused strategies [ 43 , 44 , 45 ], which increased with job experience [ 40 ] and are related with resilience [ 46 , 47 ]. Moreover, avoidance strategies are related with substance/alcohol use to cope with stressful situations [ 48 , 49 ], while emotion-focused strategies are related with depression, anxiety and poor mental health [ 50 ], as well with burnout [ 51 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In comparison, it's their choice to rate other's abilities and opinion. Under paradoxical leader comparisons may lead to negative outcomes like job stress (Chen et al, 2020;Spielberger et al, 2020;Ryu et al, 2020).…”
Section: Conflict and Job Insecuritymentioning
confidence: 99%