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M Moniz1, M Paulino1, O Moura1
1Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), Rua Do Colégio Novo, 3000-115, Coimbra, Portugal; Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics Laboratory, Rua Do Colégio Novo, 3000-115, Coimbra, Portugal.
Abstract:
Professionals in the justice system are particularly susceptible to occupational stress and burnout due to factors intrinsic to their profession. The Forensic Professional's Stress Inventory (FPSI) was designed to assess stress and psychological distress specifically in justice system professionals. A preliminary 41-item scale was administered to a sample of 690 forensic professionals (i.e., judges, lawyers, and attorneys). Exploratory factor analysis, exploratory structural equation modeling, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to find the most interpretable and parsimonious factor solution for FPSI. The 25-item bifactor model (with four first-order factors) demonstrated the most adequate fit to the data. Overall, FPSI revealed adequate psychometric properties and would be a useful instrument for assessing psychological strain and stress in forensic professionals.
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