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Professional Interpreters and Vicarious Trauma: An Australian Perspective.
Miranda Lai1, Susie Costello1,2
1Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Qualitative Health Research
|August 29, 2020
Summary
Australian interpreters face vicarious trauma (VT) challenges, with cultural factors hindering help-seeking. They desire professional respect and support, highlighting needs for targeted professional development and collaborative stakeholder action to mitigate VT impacts.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Translation Studies
Background:
- Vicarious trauma (VT) significantly impacts mental well-being in helping professions.
- Public service interpreters (PSIs) are uniquely exposed to traumatic content, increasing VT risk.
- Cultural nuances can influence how interpreters experience and respond to work-related stress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Australian public service interpreters' experiences with vicarious trauma.
- To investigate the role of culture in their responses to vicarious trauma.
- To identify strategies for maintaining mental well-being among interpreters.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing focus groups.
- Involved 47 Australian public service interpreters.
- Explored personal experiences, cultural influences, and coping mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Interpreters use various coping strategies but face cultural barriers to seeking support.
- Participants expressed a need for professional respect and recognition.
- Identified needs for professional development on confidentiality, trauma, and debriefing.
Conclusions:
- Cultural factors significantly influence help-seeking behaviors for vicarious trauma.
- Professional development and clear protocols are crucial for interpreter well-being.
- Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are essential to support interpreters and mitigate vicarious trauma.
Keywords:
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