ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2024
Exploring the Impact of Workplace Violence on the Mental Health of Chinese Correctional Officers: A JD-R Model Approach.
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- Work-life conflict, coaching, and workplace harassment as determinants of employee well-being.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Beyond the victim: experienced and observed workplace violence, violence prevention, and job dissatisfaction.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Workplace violence predicts depression and anxiety in nurses: a multi-center longitudinal study in China.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Interrelationships of Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, and Insomnia Among Chinese Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence: A Network Analysis.Depression and anxiety · 2025Article
- Correctional officers and the ongoing health implications of prison work.Health & justice · 2024Review
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Abstract
Background: Correctional officers face widespread workplace violence and the resulting overwork that can profoundly damage their physical and mental health. Purpose: This study aims to investigate the mediating role of overwork in the relationship between workplace violence and the manifestation of physical and mental health issues among correctional officers. Methods: This study enlisted 472 eligible participants. Cross-sectional data were obtained using the Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Scale (WVS), while the physical and mental health of correctional officers was evaluated through relevant scales. Analysis involved descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and tests for mediation models. Results: The study found significant correlations between workplace violence, overwork, and various mental health variables (depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, and insomnia), with correlations ranging from 0.135 to 0.822 (p < 0.01). Mediation analysis revealed that workplace violence directly impacts correctional officers' physical and mental health (p < 0.001) and also has an indirect effect through overwork (p < 0.023). These findings underscore the substantial impact of workplace violence on the health of correctional officers, both directly and indirectly. Conclusion: Workplace violence and overwork significantly contribute to the physical and mental health challenges faced by correctional officers. Overwork acts as a mediator in the relationship between workplace violence and these health issues. The study suggests addressing workplace violence and mental health issues among correctional officers by increasing their numbers, improving the work environment, and implementing enhanced welfare policies.
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