ISSN: 3064-7940
Authors: Piccininno D* and Pardini A
Introduction: This article is the result of research work carried out by Dr. Aurida Pardini under the supervision of Dr. Domenico Piccininno on the study of the well-being and burnout of members of the police force.
Materials and Methods: A test 'Psycho-socio-criminological questionnaire for members of the police force' created by Dr. Aurida Pardini and supervised by Dr. Domenico Piccininno was used with the aim of analysing in depth the emotional and relational sphere of uniformed officers, examining how prolonged stress, experiences of isolation, critical events and dysfunctional hierarchical dynamics contribute to psychophysical wear and tear and, in extreme cases, to suicidal ideation. The data obtained from the Pardini test were compared with those concerning suicides through the analysis of the phenomenon within the police force, taken from Clelio Lafrate's Facebook page and from the National Suicide Observatory of the CerchioBlu Association.
Results: In this study, the sample under review consisted of 127 subjects belonging to the forces of law and order, almost the entire sample being male, with a significant presence in the age range 41-60 years for the forces of law and order, and 31-40 years for prison officers. People with a diploma, married and with children predominate. Family value is central, but compromised by shifts, transfers and isolation. About 47.8% of the operators chose their job for passion, while among prison officers economic motivation prevails. Only 43% would make the same professional choice again. The predominant emotions are anger (87%), anxiety (76%), helplessness (62%) and distrust (83%). The responses highlighted the need for a cultural and structural change in the institutions to restore meaning, recognition and support to the person behind the uniform.
Keywords: Institutional Burnout; Suicide; Belonging; Emotional Regulation; Law Enforcement
Chat with us on WhatsApp
