British Journal of Social Work, 51(3), 2021, pp.982-998.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
This study examined the rate of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among social work students and the contribution of background variables, personal resources (mastery and self-differentiation) and environmental resources (supervision satisfaction and peer support) to STS. The sample consisted of 259 social work students at three social work schools in Israel. The findings indicated that the mean
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This study examined the rate of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among social work students and the contribution of background variables, personal resources (mastery and self-differentiation) and environmental resources (supervision satisfaction and peer support) to STS. The sample consisted of 259 social work students at three social work schools in Israel. The findings indicated that the mean level of STS was mild. Of the students, 36 per cent suffered STS to a mild extent, 19 per cent to a moderate extent and 18 per cent reported a ‘high to extreme extent’. A significant contribution was made by the student’s year of study, students in their second year of social work school suffered more severely from STS than did students in their first or third years. A positive contribution was made by the student’s level of exposure and a unique contribution was made by mastery and supervision satisfaction to the explained variance of STS. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness of STS and its implications for social work students, as well as the necessity of helping students cope with this phenomenon. In addition, the study emphasises the significant role of supervisors in the training agencies and the importance of increasing students’ sense of mastery.
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Subject terms:
social work education, student social workers, traumas, stress, supervision;
...in the workers’ social and organisational environment (social support, effectiveness of supervision, and role stress) to secondary traumatisation. The findings indicate that levels of mastery and years of work experience contributed negatively to secondary traumatisation, whereas exposure to child maltreatment, trauma history, and role stress contributed positively to secondary traumatisation. However
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The present study compared secondary traumatisation among child protection social workers versus social workers employed at social service departments. In addition, based on Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, the study examined the contribution of working in the field of child protection as well as the contribution of background variables, personal resources (mastery), and resources in the workers’ social and organisational environment (social support, effectiveness of supervision, and role stress) to secondary traumatisation. The findings indicate that levels of mastery and years of work experience contributed negatively to secondary traumatisation, whereas exposure to child maltreatment, trauma history, and role stress contributed positively to secondary traumatisation. However, no significant contribution was found for social support and effectiveness of supervision. The study identifies factors that can prevent distress among professionals such as child protection workers, who are exposed to the trauma of child abuse victims. Recommendations are provided accordingly.
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Subject terms:
child protection, child abuse, social workers, stress, traumas;
Summary: This study sought to examine burnout among therapists working with trauma victims. In addition, it examined the contribution of the therapists’ background characteristics as well as the contribution of their personal resources (mastery, self-esteem, and role competence), and environmental resources (social and colleagues support). The study was conducted among a sample of 214 social workers who work with trauma victims at social services in Israel.
Findings: The research findings indicate that the participants’ levels of burnout were average. In addition, the therapist’s age, past exposure to trauma, self-esteem, and mastery, as well as influence (as a component of role competence) contributed significantly to burnout.
Applications: The study sheds light on the negative consequences of therapeutic work for therapists, and on the factors that lead to those consequences. The findings indicate that the impact of the therapists’ personal resources was more significant than that of environmental resources.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Summary: This study sought to examine burnout among therapists working with trauma victims. In addition, it examined the contribution of the therapists’ background characteristics as well as the contribution of their personal resources (mastery, self-esteem, and role competence), and environmental resources (social and colleagues support). The study was conducted among a sample of 214 social workers who work with trauma victims at social services in Israel.
Findings: The research findings indicate that the participants’ levels of burnout were average. In addition, the therapist’s age, past exposure to trauma, self-esteem, and mastery, as well as influence (as a component of role competence) contributed significantly to burnout.
Applications: The study sheds light on the negative consequences of therapeutic work for therapists, and on the factors that lead to those consequences. The findings indicate that the impact of the therapists’ personal resources was more significant than that of environmental resources.
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Subject terms:
social workers, traumas, domestic violence, stress, environmental factors, resilience, counsellors;
Clinical Supervisor (The), 30(1), January 2011, pp.95-108.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated the effects of specialist training on domestic violence therapists compared to those who did not receive training. It examined sense of role competence, secondary traumatisation, and burnout, and explored the correlation between the therapists' satisfaction with supervision. Participants included 143 social workers employed at centres for prevention of domestic violence and at battered women's shelters in Israel. Results indicated no significant differences between the two groups of therapists in levels of burnout and secondary traumatisation. However, significant differences between the two groups were found with regard to their sense of role competence in problem solving. Regarding satisfaction with supervision, no significant correlation was found with secondary traumatisation and burnout. A significant positive correlation was found between satisfaction with supervision and two components of role competence –problem solving and general competence.
This study investigated the effects of specialist training on domestic violence therapists compared to those who did not receive training. It examined sense of role competence, secondary traumatisation, and burnout, and explored the correlation between the therapists' satisfaction with supervision. Participants included 143 social workers employed at centres for prevention of domestic violence and at battered women's shelters in Israel. Results indicated no significant differences between the two groups of therapists in levels of burnout and secondary traumatisation. However, significant differences between the two groups were found with regard to their sense of role competence in problem solving. Regarding satisfaction with supervision, no significant correlation was found with secondary traumatisation and burnout. A significant positive correlation was found between satisfaction with supervision and two components of role competence –problem solving and general competence.
Subject terms:
social workers, stress, staff supervision, traumas, training, domestic violence;