Award Date

5-1-2025

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Criminal Justice

First Committee Member

Joel Lieberman

Second Committee Member

Steven Pace

Third Committee Member

Terance Miethe

Fourth Committee Member

Miliaikeala Heen

Fifth Committee Member

Nicholas Barr

Number of Pages

260

Abstract

The issue of mental health among the U.S. population has gained national attention, with numerous wide-scale initiatives aimed at providing resources for the public. However, certain professional populations encounter unique challenges in their occupation and often lack specific support for their mental and physical health needs that stem from long-term exposure to unpredictable stressors. One population facing these issues is law enforcement. Police officers regularly experience chronic stress related to their job demands, as they manage high-pressure situations and exposure to significant trauma, all while being under increased public scrutiny in recent years. Previous research has highlighted the effects of chronic stress on the mental and physical health of police officers. This current study builds on that research by examining the influence of a Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training (MBRT) program on the social and interpersonal health of state law enforcement officers, as well as their physical and mental health. The findings and their potential implications will be discussed.

Controlled Subject

Police; Police training

Disciplines

Criminology | Criminology and Criminal Justice

File Format

pdf

File Size

2180 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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