Job experience and perceived job stress among police, correctional, and probation/parole officers

A survey of nearly 4,500 police, correctional, and probation and parole officers provided a unique opportunity for cross-occupational comparisons of perceived job stress among criminal justice personnel. Results revealed that police and probation/parole officers demonstrated an apparent curvilinear...

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Published in:Criminal justice and behavior 1992-09, Vol.19 (Sep 92), p.260-285
Main Author: Patterson, B L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal justice system
Experiences
Occupational stress
Officers
Relationship
USA
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Summary:A survey of nearly 4,500 police, correctional, and probation and parole officers provided a unique opportunity for cross-occupational comparisons of perceived job stress among criminal justice personnel. Results revealed that police and probation/parole officers demonstrated an apparent curvilinear relationship between time on the job and perceived stress. However, the trend was more linear when only line officers were considered. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0093-8548