The dirty work of law enforcement: Emotion, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout in federal officers exposed to disturbing media
by Harms, Amanda Nicole, M.A., MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, 2011, 60 pages; 1498506

Abstract:

The present study adds to past research on exposure to disturbing media as a driver of burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Research has shown that exposure to this type of media can lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout, as well as other negative outcomes (Burns, Bradshaw, Morley, & Domene, 2008; Divine, 2010; Krause, 2009; Perez, Jones, Englert, & Sachau, 2010; Stevenson, 2007). In addition, I discuss this type of work as a form of "dirty work" (Ashforth & Kreiner, 1999). I examined the role of various emotional responses and stigma as mediators and moderators of the relationship between exposure and STS and burnout. It was found that neither the number or cases nor length of time working with disturbing media cases (child pornography and sexual violence) were related to STS, burnout, or emotions, contrary to the findings of past research (Divine, 2010; Perez, et al. 2010). However, emotions were related to the negative outcomes, suggesting they play a role in the development of burnout and STS.
 
AdviserLisa M. Perez
SchoolMINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
SourceMAI/ 50-02, p. , Oct 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsMental health; Occupational psychology; Military studies
Publication Number1498506
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