Date of Award
Summer 8-24-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Ralph Erber, PhD
Second Advisor
Joseph Mikels, PhD
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-reported stress and self-regulation skills in a sample of 57 law enforcement officers from the Chicago Police Department (patrol officers, detectives, sergeants, lieutenants, specialized units). Participants completed an anonymous survey that included the 31-item The Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SSRQ) and only the stress items of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Item (DASS-21). We hypothesized that law enforcement officers high stress job results in poor self-regulation skills. Results suggest there is a significant negative correlation between stress and self-regulation. There was no difference for officers with and without dependents.
Recommended Citation
Mercado, Cecilia R., "Stress & Self-regulation in Law Enforcement" (2024). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 546.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/546
SLP Collection
no