Perceptions of organizational stress among U.S. military officers in Germany: an exploratory study
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An exploratory study of stress perceptions among 73 US military officers stationed in Germany yielded three groups with different stress frequencies: (1) achievement-centered, (2) organization-centered, and (3) self-actualization-centered. Stress was highest among the achievement-centered officers, who fear making incorrect decisions, are unsure of advancement opportunities, and have too heavy a work load. Stress was also high among the organization-centered individuals, who are unaware of how their performance is evaluated, are uncertain about responsibilities, and who feel they have insufficient authority or information to perform their jobs. Members of the self-actualization-centered group demonstrate lower stress than the other groups, except when pressed to make decisions against their better judgement.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1987
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Burnout in police work: an examination of the Cherniss Model
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The 'Cherniss' model was used to examine data on psychological burnout gathered from questionnaires completed anonymously by 738 men and 62 women in police work. Variables such as individual differences and extra work factors were hypothesized to generate stress when combined with characteristics of the work setting. Burnout is a negative attitude change developed by individuals to cope with stress. Data revealed strong preliminary support for the Cherniss model and for findings produced by previous burnout research. Suggestions are offered for organizational intervention.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1987
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Toward a phase model of burnout: some conceptual and methodological concerns
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Conceptual and methodological questions are discussed which relate to Golembiewski's phase-oriented model of burnout. The main concerns center around definitions, measurement of the phase model's utility, and the development of norms. By contributing to the theoretical debate, other researchers can help further the attention to, and research in psychological burnout.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1989
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