A Study on Burnout and Post Traumatic Symptoms among Police Officials

Abstract

Policing is one of the most difficult, demanding, life-forbidding, and mentally hazardous occupation. Politics, bureaucracy, risk, and strained community relations are all linked to their employment. Burnout and PTSD impact police officers both professionally and personally. Police officers often experience events that can trigger symptoms of PTSD more frequently than individuals in many other professions. The aim of the current research was to investigate the relationship between Burnout and PTSD among police officers. A total of 86 police officials in the age 27 to 65 were collected. Standardized scales were used to measure Burnout and PTSD among police officers. The results found that Post traumatic stress disorder is significantly positively correlated with Emotional Exhaustion. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between PTSD and depersonalization and personal achievement, however it was not significant. Depersonalization is significantly positively correlated with emotional exhaustion. Personal Achievement is significantly negatively correlated with depersonalization and there was a positive correlation between personal achievement and emotional exhaustion. Police officials need peer support programs, mindfulness practices, regular exercise and a supportive work environment to manage stress and improve emotional regulation.