The double edged sword of depersonalization: An examination of depersonalization's role in the police profession

The role of depersonalization is the central focus of this study. A major issue in examining the role of depersonalization is whether the present concept of burnout is an appropriate indicator of bumout for police officers. The commonly accepted conception of burnout is a process of emotional exhaus...

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1. VerfasserIn: O'Connor, Michael J. (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2000
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