Mixed-methods analysis shows organizational culture influences occupational stress in police officers, indicating the need for improved leadership styles.
Key Points
Occupational stress among police officers is significantly influenced by organizational culture, alongside leadership and interpersonal dynamics.
Quantitative analysis showed a strong positive correlation between occupational stress and organizational culture (r = 0.691, p < 0.01), explaining over 60% of stress variance.
A mixed-methods convergent parallel design collected data from 72 officers through surveys and 10 through semi-structured interviews, using SPSS and NVivo for analysis.
Recommendations highlight the importance of mental health programs and leadership training to mitigate occupational stress among police officers.