Psychological Problems Among Aid Workers Operating in Darfur
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13919832 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Saif A Musa (0000-0002-6681-0378, United Arab Emirates University, corresponding author), Abdalla AM Hamid (0000-0002-2674-2534, United Arab Emirates University), Abdalla A R M Hamid |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 407-416 |
| Publication date | 2008-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391 |
| Publisher | Scientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2224/sbp.2008.36.3.407 |
| OpenAlex | W2086563066 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 9 |
Aid workers operating in war zones are susceptible to mental health problems that could develop into stress and acute traumatic stress. This study examined the relationships between burnout, job satisfaction (compassion satisfaction), secondary traumatic stress (compassion fatigue), and distress in 53 Sudanese and international aid workers in Darfur (mean age = 31.6 years). Measures used were the Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire (ProQOL; Stamm, 2005), the Relief Worker Burnout Questionnaire (Ehrenreich, 2001), and the General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg & Williams, 1991). Results showed that burnout was positively related to general distress and secondary traumatic stress, and negatively related to compassion satisfaction. Sudanese aid workers reported higher burnout and secondary traumatic stress than did international workers. Results are discussed in light of previous findings. It was concluded that certain conditions might increase aid workers' psychological suffering and relief organizations need to create positive work climates through equipping aid workers with adequate training, cultural orientation, and psychological support services
Burnout · Compassion · Compassion fatigue · Distress · General Health Questionnaire · Job satisfaction · Mental health · Psychiatry · Clinical Psychology · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology
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| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Highly cited | No |