Types of demands and well-being in correctional officers: The protective role of psychological capital

Okros, Norberth; Vîrgă, Delia; Lazăr, Theofild-Andrei

doi:10.3233/wor-205100

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“…Studies on a group of correctional officers have shown that selfefficacy as a component of psychological capital construct attenuates the effect of distress and negative team relations on low well-being indicators. At the same time, it is not a significant moderator between the work-family conflict and burnout or health complaints [65]. However, the previously published results may have been partially influenced by the adopted conception of SE (general vs. professional), between coping through stimulants and alcohol related behaviors.…”

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confidence: 73%

Work for the Prison Service: selected health consequences – investigating the role of personal resources, job demands, work stress, and burnout

Sygit-Kowalkowska,

Orlak,

Stolarski

2023

Int J Occup Med Environ Health.

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Objectives:The specific job demands of the Prison Service (PS) may affect the health of officers. The job demands-resources model (JD-R) model was used to design a survey of the consequences of working subject to particular job demands. The aim was to gain an insight into the relationship between job demands, personal resources, occupational stress and burnout and selected health consequence indicators (such as behaviors associated with the consumption of alcohol, stress symptoms). Material and Methods: A total of 1732 PS officers in Poland were surveyed. The following tools were used as part of the survey: the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II), the Multidimensional Inventory for Assessing Coping Responses (COPE), the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and a form with a respondent's particulars. Path analysis using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was performed. Results: The assumed hypotheses were partially confirmed by the results. Out of 4 job demands categories only work pace turned out not to be a significant predictor of burnout and stress. For alcohol related behaviors, stress level was the only significant predictor, both as a direct and indirect effect taking into account job demands. It transpired that support from superiors rather than support from colleagues or self-efficacy was a significant moderator in the emotional demands -stress relationship. Limitations of the study and perspectives for its continuation are also presented herein. Conclusions: Based on the obtained results it may be concluded that job demands and support from superiors do have an impact on stress in the PS group. This is also consistent with available reports in literature. At the same time stress is a significant predictor of alcohol related behaviors. Coping through the use of psychoactive substances was not a significant factor in statistical analyses and it has still not been subject to sufficient scientific analysis.

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confidence: 73%

Work for the Prison Service: selected health consequences – investigating the role of personal resources, job demands, work stress, and burnout

Sygit-Kowalkowska,

Orlak,

Stolarski

2023

Int J Occup Med Environ Health.

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“…For the correction officers, WFC can be better addressed by allocating more time for family and receiving family relationship management courses [ 6 ]. Moreover, resilience can buffer the impact of WFC on burnout and anxiety, thus, it is crucial to identify protective factors that improve resilience and implement psychological interventions to promote resilience [ 60 ], such as mindfulness based intervention [ 61 ] and resilience training [ 62 ], which emphasizes problem-solving skills and the reduction of catastrophic thinking.…”

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confidence: 99%

Relationship between work-family conflict and anxiety/depression among Chinese correctional officers: a moderated mediation model of burnout and resilience

Huang,

Guo,

Wang

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Correctional officers tend to have high levels of work-family conflict (WFC). WFC has been found associated with various forms of psychological distress and to affect the overall well-being of correctional officers. Burnout and resilience may affect the relationship between WFC and psychological distress, however, this association still remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of burnout on the relationship between WFC and anxiety/depression and the moderating role of resilience, within the context of correctional officers. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in China from October 2021 to January 2022. WFC, burnout, resilience, anxiety, and depression were evaluated using the Work-Family Conflict Scale (WFCS), Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS), 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS). Mediation and moderation models were then tested using the PROCESS macro in SPSS, with burnout being a mediator and resilience playing a moderating role in the relationship between WFC and anxiety/depression. Results A total of 472 correctional officers were included. Burnout was found to mediate the relationship between WFC and anxiety (b = 0.14, 95%CI [0.10, 0.19]) and the relationship between WFC and depression (b = 0.23, 95%CI [0.18, 0.28]). Additionally, resilience played a moderating role in the direct effect of WFC on anxiety (b = − 0.02, p < 0.01) and the first half of the indirect effect of WFC on anxiety (b = − 0.007, p < 0.05). Furthermore, resilience was also found to moderate the first half of the indirect effect of WFC on depression (b = − 0.02, p < 0.01), but not the direct effect of WFC on depression (b = − 0.005, p > 0.05). Conclusion The findings of the present study may improve our understanding by elucidating the fundamental mechanisms of the connection between WFC and psychological distress among correctional officers. The results have significant implications for policymakers and individuals, as they suggest that diverse interventions may help promote the mental well-being of correctional officers.

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“…A higher level of PsyCap can enable new nurses to maintain a positive and optimistic work attitude, think critically in their work, and facilitate the development of clinical thinking skills, thus promoting their professional growth [ 33 ]. Nurses with higher levels of PsyCap are more adept at coping with work-related stress, finding solutions in challenging situations, and are more likely to experience higher job satisfaction and adaptability, resulting in enhanced competence [ 34 ]. Therefore, nursing managers should focus on the cultivation and utilization of nurses’ motivation [ 35 ].…”

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Influence of psychological capital on core competency for new nurses

et al. 2023

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Background The development of core competency is crucial for the success of new nurses, enabling them to deliver high-quality care. Psychological capital (PsyCap), encompassing self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience, significantly influences individuals’ abilities and achievements across various professions. However, limited research has specifically examined the impact of PsyCap on the core competency of new nurses. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the relationship between PsyCap and core competency development in new nurses, providing valuable strategic insights for improving PsyCap and promoting core competence acquisition. Methods 142 new nurses were chosen for the investigation using a convenient cluster sampling method. The questionnaire included components on socio-demographic characteristics, the Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses (CIRN), and the PsyCap Questionnaire-24 (PCQ-24). The t-test, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis and hierarchical multiple regression were used for statistical analysis. Result The number of valid questionnaires was 138, and the effective return rate was 97.2%. The overall mean score for core competencies was 171.01 (SD 25.34), and the PsyCap score was 104.76(SD 13.71). The PsyCap of new nurses was highly correlated with core competency, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.7, p < 0.01. Self-efficacy of PsyCap is a significant independent predictor of core competency (adjust R2 = 0.49). Conclusion Self-efficacy in PsyCap is an important predictor of new nurses’ core competency. Nursing managers should pay sufficient attention to the cultivation and development of new nurses’ PsyCap, with particular emphasis on enhancing self-efficacy to improve their core competency.

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Types of demands and well-being in correctional officers: The protective role of psychological capital

Cited by 4 publications

References 71 publications

Work for the Prison Service: selected health consequences – investigating the role of personal resources, job demands, work stress, and burnout

Work for the Prison Service: selected health consequences – investigating the role of personal resources, job demands, work stress, and burnout

Relationship between work-family conflict and anxiety/depression among Chinese correctional officers: a moderated mediation model of burnout and resilience

Influence of psychological capital on core competency for new nurses

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