Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers
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Resumo: | Police officers are exposed to several operational and organizational stressors that significantly impact on their mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic was a new stressor that further exacerbated existing stressors, highlighting the need for a better understanding of its impact on the mental health of police officers. This study tested the hypothesis that occupational stressors and PTSD are serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout. Two hundred Portuguese police officers completed an online survey that assessed their fear of COVID-19, exposure to operational and organizational stressors, PTSD, and burnout. The results of the serial mediation analysis indicated that not only do occupational stressors act as mediators between fear of COVID-19 and burnout but also that PTSD is a mediator. The findings of this study underscore the need for interventions to reduce the negative impact of operational and organizational stressors on the mental health of police officers. Furthermore, this study highlights the power of police institutions for prevention and intervention with these professionals. By recognizing the specific stressors that contribute to the development of PTSD and burnout, our study provides a foundation for the development of direct interventions that can help to minimize the adverse effects of these stressors. |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officersCOVID-19Operational and organizational stressorsPTSDBurnoutPolice officersSerial mediationPolice officers are exposed to several operational and organizational stressors that significantly impact on their mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic was a new stressor that further exacerbated existing stressors, highlighting the need for a better understanding of its impact on the mental health of police officers. This study tested the hypothesis that occupational stressors and PTSD are serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout. Two hundred Portuguese police officers completed an online survey that assessed their fear of COVID-19, exposure to operational and organizational stressors, PTSD, and burnout. The results of the serial mediation analysis indicated that not only do occupational stressors act as mediators between fear of COVID-19 and burnout but also that PTSD is a mediator. The findings of this study underscore the need for interventions to reduce the negative impact of operational and organizational stressors on the mental health of police officers. Furthermore, this study highlights the power of police institutions for prevention and intervention with these professionals. By recognizing the specific stressors that contribute to the development of PTSD and burnout, our study provides a foundation for the development of direct interventions that can help to minimize the adverse effects of these stressors.This study was conducted at the Psychology Research Centre (CIPsi/UM) School of Psychology, University of Minho, and supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) through the Portuguese State Budget (UIDB/01662/2020), as well as through the funding of a research grant awarded to the first author from the Foundation for Science and Technology (2021.05085.BD).Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)Universidade do MinhoSousa, BárbaraCorreia-Santos, PatríciaCosta, Patrício SoaresMaia, Angela2023-08-072023-08-07T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/87239engSousa, B.; Correia-Santos, P.; Costa, P.; Maia, Â. Connecting the Dots: Occupational Stressors and PTSD Symptoms as Serial Mediators of the Relationship between Fear of COVID-19 and Burnout among Portuguese Police Officers. Psych 2023, 5, 836-846. https://doi.org/10.3390/psych50300552624-861110.3390/psych5030055https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8611/5/3/55info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-18T01:16:39Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/87239Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T22:53:56.313982Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers Sousa, Bárbara COVID-19 Operational and organizational stressors PTSD Burnout Police officers Serial mediation |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Connecting the dots: occupational stressors and PTSD symptoms as serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout among Portuguese police officers |
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Sousa, Bárbara |
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Sousa, Bárbara Correia-Santos, Patrícia Costa, Patrício Soares Maia, Angela |
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Correia-Santos, Patrícia Costa, Patrício Soares Maia, Angela |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Sousa, Bárbara Correia-Santos, Patrícia Costa, Patrício Soares Maia, Angela |
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COVID-19 Operational and organizational stressors PTSD Burnout Police officers Serial mediation |
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COVID-19 Operational and organizational stressors PTSD Burnout Police officers Serial mediation |
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Police officers are exposed to several operational and organizational stressors that significantly impact on their mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic was a new stressor that further exacerbated existing stressors, highlighting the need for a better understanding of its impact on the mental health of police officers. This study tested the hypothesis that occupational stressors and PTSD are serial mediators of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and burnout. Two hundred Portuguese police officers completed an online survey that assessed their fear of COVID-19, exposure to operational and organizational stressors, PTSD, and burnout. The results of the serial mediation analysis indicated that not only do occupational stressors act as mediators between fear of COVID-19 and burnout but also that PTSD is a mediator. The findings of this study underscore the need for interventions to reduce the negative impact of operational and organizational stressors on the mental health of police officers. Furthermore, this study highlights the power of police institutions for prevention and intervention with these professionals. By recognizing the specific stressors that contribute to the development of PTSD and burnout, our study provides a foundation for the development of direct interventions that can help to minimize the adverse effects of these stressors. |
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Sousa, B.; Correia-Santos, P.; Costa, P.; Maia, Â. Connecting the Dots: Occupational Stressors and PTSD Symptoms as Serial Mediators of the Relationship between Fear of COVID-19 and Burnout among Portuguese Police Officers. Psych 2023, 5, 836-846. https://doi.org/10.3390/psych5030055 2624-8611 10.3390/psych5030055 https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8611/5/3/55 |
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