Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Date of Award
12-2008
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
John T. Whitehead
Committee Members
Larry S. Miller, Steven J. Ellwanger
Abstract
How police officers deal with stress greatly affects how they carry out their daily lives and how they treat family and friends. In this study 2 police departments were issued surveys to see how the police officers experienced stress. Questions on the survey asked the officers about the sources of stress, sources of support, and which methods they used to alleviate the stress. The surveys were given to the respective departments over a period of 2 months, and 132 surveys were returned. The statistical analysis performed showed danger was a factor when examining stress. Administration support was found to be a source of support.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Kenwright, Derrick, "Police Stress: An Examination of the Effects of Stress and Coping Strategies." (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2006. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2006
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.