Occupational stress and the line correctional officer

摘要: Stress is clearly a part of the human condition, especially in today’s crowded and complex society. In criminal justice system particular, occupational stress can be seen to problem for its employees. The present study examined aspects line correctional officer, utilizing number approaches. Situations perceived as stressful were identified by interviews conducted with officers. Information was then gathered interviewing second sample types coping responses available officers these situations. results indicated that reported periodic work overload, handling promotions, conflicts supervisors initiates most Correctional also situations generated, there few them, they had little or no control over Since presented resulted constructive responses, hypothesis advanced who stay on job develop cognitive processes order handle Furthermore, tended deny stresses occupation consequently experience feelings helplessness alienation.