Do Veterans Manage Workload Stress Better? An Analysis of Local Law Enforcement Officers and Workload Stress
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21475005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laine P Shay (0000-0002-3480-6729, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, corresponding author), Beth Rauhaus (0000-0001-6910-288X, University of Louisiana at Lafayette), Deborah A Sibila (Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-0692 • E-ISSN: 1532-4265 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01900692.2025.2575771 |
| OpenAlex | W4415679719 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 59 |
The literature on veterans in the public sector tends to focus on the federal level, with little attention to local government, where most people interact with public services. This study helps fill that gap by investigating reported stress among veterans in the context of local policing. Using survey data from a South Texas police department, we test whether veterans report higher workload stress than non-veterans. Results show they do, though perceived preparedness from workplace training may reduce stress. We also find that workload stress contributes to burnout. These findings offer new insights into veterans’ experiences in local public service
Enforcement · Job stress · Law enforcement · Workload · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Policing Practices and Perceptions · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |