Moderating Role of Resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety Among Dolphin Police
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.v-iv(CP).24258Keywords:
Resilience, Work Stress, Death Anxiety, Dolphin Police, Regression AnalysisAbstract
The present study aimed to investigate the Moderating role of Resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety among Dolphin Police. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional correlational survey research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from the Dolphin Police of Rawalpindi and Lahore (N=250). Adult Resilience Measurement (ARM) (Liebenberg, 2018), Work Place Stress Scale (WPSS) (Martin Company, 2001), and Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) (Templer, 1970) were used to measure study variables. Statistical analysis, including correlational, regression, and moderation analysis, was conducted to examine the relationships between variables and the influence of demographic factors. The statistical analysis revealed that there is a positive relation between Work Stress and Death Anxiety. The negative relation between Resilience and Work Stress, while the relationship between Resilience and Death Anxiety, was also proved negative. The moderating role of resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety among Dolphin Police has been proved. The findings of the study help to comprehend how the role of Resilience among Dolphin Police may increase or decrease Work Stress and Death Anxiety. By prioritizing resilience-building initiatives and providing robust mental health support in the workplace, police departments can foster a healthier, more resilient workforce. These efforts are essential for ensuring that police officers are well-equipped to handle the demands of their profession and maintain their psychological well-being.
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