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Mead, Amanda.THE final version Dissertation for ETD 12.15.18.pdf (990.09 KB)
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Proactive Stress Management for Firefighters
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Mead, Amanda M
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1544913796266512
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Year and Degree
2018, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch New England: Clinical Psychology.
Abstract
Firefighters in the United States face significant risks as they serve their communities. Despite research that has thus far demonstrated the benefits of proactive coping strategies, and a previously suggested need for a proactive stress management program for firefighters, no such program has yet been implemented or evaluated specifically for firefighters. The purpose of this dissertation was to research stress and stress management using qualitative interviews with New Hampshire and Arizona firefighters to inform the development of a future primary prevention program (proactive stress management) to this at-risk population. Results yielded themes of sleep deprivation, stigma, protectiveness, mental health, lack of engagement, self-care, fatigue, and compassion fatigue. The study concludes with considerations for future program development and delivery, including qualitative themes, differences between states, common stressors, difficult stressors, strategies, and what participants thought were important elements for inclusion in a primary prevention program.
Committee
Susan Hawes, PhD (Committee Chair)
David Hamolsky, PsyD (Committee Member)
David Junno, PsyD (Committee Member)
Pages
152 p.
Subject Headings
Clinical Psychology
Keywords
proactive
;
stress management
;
firefighters
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Mead, A. M. (2018).
Proactive Stress Management for Firefighters
[Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1544913796266512
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Mead, Amanda.
Proactive Stress Management for Firefighters .
2018. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1544913796266512.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Mead, Amanda. "Proactive Stress Management for Firefighters ." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1544913796266512
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