2013
DOI: 10.3402/ejpt.v4i0.19696
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Police officers’ experiences of supportive and unsupportive social interactions following traumatic incidents

Abstract: BackgroundPolice officers are routinely exposed to potentially traumatic incidents yet the majority do not develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Social support has been identified as one factor that may maintain wellbeing in this population, although what constitutes supportive or unsupportive interactions is unclear.ObjectiveTo explore police officers’ experiences of supportive and unsupportive interactions following distressing incidents.MethodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 police… Show more

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“…This study aims to identify the contextual and role-specific risk factors that predict negative mental health outcomes for PSNI officers. Previous research has often focused solely on individual domains of risk such as social support (Evans, Pistrang, & Billings, 2013). However, it is crucial to address the multifactorial nature of stress and trauma in policing, including personal, organizational, and operational risk factors (Habersaat, Geiger, Abdellaoui, & Wolf, 2015).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This study aims to identify the contextual and role-specific risk factors that predict negative mental health outcomes for PSNI officers. Previous research has often focused solely on individual domains of risk such as social support (Evans, Pistrang, & Billings, 2013). However, it is crucial to address the multifactorial nature of stress and trauma in policing, including personal, organizational, and operational risk factors (Habersaat, Geiger, Abdellaoui, & Wolf, 2015).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Wyniki niniejszego badania pokazujące sposoby radzenia sobie policjantów ze stresem są zgodne z wynikami uzyskiwanymi na całym świecie -funkcjonariusze policji najczęściej sięgają po strategie pozytywne, takie jak szukanie wsparcia społecznego, żartowanie czy aktywne rozwiązywanie problemu (17,18).…”
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“…Zaznaczają jednak, że partnerów do rozmów należy dokładnie dobierać, ponieważ nie każ-dy jest godny zaufania. Badani policjanci przyznają, że obowiązkowa rozmowa z psychologiem dla wielu jest dobrym wyjściem, ponieważ bez tego obowiązku nie otworzyliby się przed nikim, a postawieni przed taką koniecznością robią to (18).…”
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