A STUDY OF METHODS USED BY SCOTTISH POLICE OFFICERS TO COPE WITH WORK-INDUCED STRESS

被引:34
作者
ALEXANDER, DA
WALKER, LG
机构
[1] Department of Mental Health, Medical School, University of Aberdeen
来源
STRESS MEDICINE | 1994年 / 10卷 / 02期
关键词
POLICE; STRESS; COPING;
D O I
10.1002/smi.2460100210
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
This study investigated how and with what success police officers combat, both off and on duty, work-related stress. Their methods are not particularly successful, and the methods used do not differentiate between gender, rank and duties. While 'healthy' methods, such as exercise, are used, there is a tendency towards the increased use of alcohol, smoking and eating as means of relieving stress.
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页码:131 / 138
页数:8
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