Zoo professionals and volunteers in the U.S
Experiences and prevalence of burnout, mental health, and animal loss
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17801302 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shelby E Mcdonald (0000-0001-6094-6234, Denver Zoo, corresponding author), Lori R Kogan (0000-0002-5816-9672, Colorado State University), Nichole L Nageotte (0000-0003-4401-1871, Denver Zoo), Jennifer Currin-Mcculloch (0000-0002-7244-4239, Colorado State University), Rachel Dickler-Mann (Denver Zoo) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Pages | 1373525-1373525 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1373525 |
| PMID | 38633029 |
| OpenAlex | W4393866635 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 95 |
Our findings suggest that many ACHPs are struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression, and low rates of professional fulfilment and perceived organizational support. We recommend that zoos develop organizational plans that foster a culture which normalizes and validates grief/loss experiences and is proactive in responding to animal loss, related trauma, and other occupational stressors. The results of this research demonstrate the need for systemic changes within the zoo industry, for the betterment and welfare of both humans and the animals under their care
Anxiety · Burnout · Emotional exhaustion · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies · Clinical Psychology · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |