The police recruits were surveyed at the beginning and end of their academy training. The survey found that coping shifted significantly over time, with recruits utilizing task-oriented and outreach strategies less frequently at the end of the academy than at the beginning. Avoidance coping strategies were used more frequently by recruits at the end of the academy than at the beginning. Slight changes were also found in the influence of these strategies on job confidence over time, with avoidance coping having a stronger influence in the beginning of the academy than at the end. The role of demographic factors on coping was largely invariant over time, with only slight differences detected. Implications for policy and research are also discussed. (publisher abstract modified)
Downloads
No download available
Similar Publications
- Criminal Behavior and School Discipline in Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth With Autism
- APS Investigation Across Four Types of Elder Maltreatment
- Promotions in Law Enforcement Promotions in Law Enforcement: High-Priority Needs for Improving the Process to Identify and Select the Next Generation of Police Leaders