Withee Phoosit. The influencing factors on job stress of non-commissiones police officers in Metropolitan Police Stations in Bangkok . Master's Degree(Public Health Nursing). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2004.
The influencing factors on job stress of non-commissiones police officers in Metropolitan Police Stations in Bangkok
Abstract:
This study is a survey research designed to examine the influencing factors on
job stress of non-commissioned police officers in metropolitan police station in
Bangkok. The sample consisted of 381 non-commissioned police officers working in
metropolitan police stations. The data were collected using a questionnaire during July
to September, 2003. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s product correlation coefficient,
chi-square, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data.
The result of this study indicated that non-commissioned police officers had
job stress related to psychological symptoms and physical symptom in a moderate
level. About 78.7% of non-commissioned police officers drank alcohol. In addition,
experience in work section had a positive relationship with job stress related to
psychological symptoms (r = 0.103, p< 0.05). Rank, work section and marital status
had a positive relationship with job stress related to behavioral symptom. Family crisis
had a positive relationship with job stress related to psychological symptoms and
physical symptoms (r = 0.134, p< 0.01 and r = 0.229, p < 0.01). Working factors
(Factors intrinsic to the job, Roles in the organization, Relationship at work,
Organizational structure and climate, Career development) had a positive relationship
with job stress related to psychological symptoms and physical symptoms. All
working factors except career development had an association with alcohol drinking.
Multiple regression analysis showed that relationships at work and roles in
organization could explain 25.6 percent of the variance in job stress related to
psychological symptom. In addition, family crisis and organizational structure and
climate could explain 17.1 percent of the variance in physical stress of noncommissioned
police officers in metropolitan police stations.
Findings of this study could be used as guidance for enhancing mental health
of non-commissioned police officers. Appropriate working factor improvement should
be provided to non-commissioned police officers. In addition, mental health support
program for non-commissioned police officers should be executed in order to prevent
job stress.