Stress and Strain among Police, Firefighters, and Government Workers
- 1 June 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Criminal Justice and Behavior
- Vol. 16 (2) , 196-210
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854889016002005
Abstract
Matched samples of police officers, firefighters, and other municipal workers were compared with regard to self-reports of stress and various mental, physical, and behavioral problems reflecting strain resulting from stress. The police reported more stress than the other groups. Nonetheless, strain was greatest among municipal workers, while the police and firefighters did not differ markedly. It was concluded that police do not suffer the most from strain as is widely believed.Keywords
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