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Stress among police detectives.
Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|July 1, 1983
Summary
Police detectives experience significant stress. Type A behavior and organizational factors contribute to mental ill health, with detective sergeants facing particular role-related stress.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Police detectives face unique occupational stressors.
- Understanding the origins of stress is crucial for detective well-being.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the specific determinants of stress in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the primary sources of stress experienced by police detectives.
- To identify key factors contributing to self-perceived mental ill health among detectives.
- To investigate the role of organizational structure and external influences on stress-related illnesses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative or quantitative exploration of stress factors.
- Assessment of Type A behavior patterns.
- Analysis of organizational and environmental influences on detective stress.
Main Results:
- Type A behavior identified as a significant precursor to mental ill health.
- Detective service organization and external factors (e.g., court system) are major determinants of stress.
- Detective sergeants exhibit particular vulnerability to role-related stress.
Conclusions:
- Occupational stress in police detectives stems from a combination of behavioral traits and systemic factors.
- Interventions should address both individual (Type A behavior) and organizational/environmental stressors.
- Specific attention is needed for detective sergeants regarding role-related stress management.