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Stress in clinical psychologists
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Clinical psychologists experience significant stress, with job dissatisfaction and poor coping mechanisms being key factors. Female psychologists and those with less experience reported higher stress levels.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Clinical psychologists face unique workplace stressors.
- Understanding these stressors is crucial for mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate stress levels in British clinical psychologists.
- To identify key stressors and coping strategies.
- To compare findings with international literature.
Main Methods:
- Summarized findings from multiple studies on British clinical psychologists.
- Analyzed risk factors mediating stress and psychological outcomes.
Main Results:
- Identified key risk factors for stress: low job satisfaction, limited active coping, high avoidance coping, externalization difficulties, threats to roles/relationships, low experience, poor social support, and being female.
- Quantified stress levels and common coping mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Stress in clinical psychology is influenced by a combination of work-related and personal factors.
- Targeted interventions addressing job satisfaction, coping skills, and social support may mitigate stress.