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Stressors and strains amongst social workers: demands, supports, constraints, and psychological health
- Authors:
- JONES Fiona, FLETCHER Ben, IBBETSON Keith
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 21(5), October 1991, pp.443-469.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on a study using a questionnaire on occupational stress which investigate demands, supports, and constraints of the job. It was found that certain demands and supports were particularly related to psychological health.
Buffering effects of four social support types on burnout among social workers
- Authors:
- HIMLE D.P, JAYARATNE S, THYNESS P.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research and Abstracts, 27(1), March 1991, pp.22-27.
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
Burnout was measured on a version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory; discusses the results in terms of the kinds of support which are most-effective in helping workers cope with stress.
What about the wounded?
- Author:
- HARPER Jayne
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 12.12.91, 1991, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Compares the stresses for staff in being involved in ritual abuses cases with being involved in a disaster.
Taking the strain
- Author:
- KING Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.10.91, 1991, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports by research carried out by Community Care into the stresses and demands of current social work practice and the toll they are taking on a beleaguered workforce.
The rise of post-traumatic stress disorders
- Author:
- JACKSON G.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 7.9.91, 1991, pp.533-534.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Reviews current knowledge on prevalence, physical and psychological symptoms and impact, and treatment.
Life on the frontline
- Author:
- MURRAY Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 13.6.91, 1991, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
In the wake of the practice found by the Levy Report in Staffordshire, residential care staff are suffering an all-time low in morale.
Lightening the load
- Author:
- COYLE Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 13.6.91, 1991, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Looks at various options organisations have in staff support - in-house counselling, Employee Assistance Programmes, and the Counselling Help and Advice Together programme run by the Royal College of Nursing.
Stress and coping patterns of parents of the mentally ill in Israel
- Author:
- GIDRON B.
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 34(2), April 1991, pp.159-170.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Stress and coping patterns were examined as distinctive factors in the first study of Israeli parents who care for their mentally ill sons or daughters. The authors surveyed fifty parents of the mentally ill in Israel, examining self-reported inventories of potential stresses and coping strategies. Parents reported their greatest concerns surrounded their child's future and their own difficulties
Stress, coping, and adaptation in spouses of older adults with chronic dementia
- Author:
- BORDEN William
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research and Abstracts, 27(1), March 1991, pp.14-21.
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
Reports on a study which studies the social and psychological characteristics which seemed to influence psychological well being of carers.
Managing the personal experience of work
- Authors:
- PRESTON-SHOOT Michael, BRAYE Suzy
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 5(1), 1991, pp.13-33.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes a workshop model for stress management which helps participants to identify sources of stress, analyse their own reactions, and mobilise positive strategies.