What Protects Police and Firefighters From Exhaustion? Professional Pride, Reveals Study

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Research involving 248 professionals (148 police officers and 100 firefighters) concluded that pride and sense of belonging to the profession lead us to better withstand the demands of work.

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Professor Soraia Oliveira's publication is in the scientific journal 'Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology'.

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Dealing with death, danger and suffering is part of the routine of firefighters and police officers. A Portuguese investigation concluded that pride in the profession is one of the main protective factors against emotional wear, but identified significant differences between the two forces.

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The pride and sense of belonging to the profession are essential to protect firefighters and police from emotional wear caused by the constant exposure to situations of risk, death and suffering, defended in a study published today.

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Investigation involved 248 professionals (148 police officers and 100 firefighters) and concluded that the firefighters have a commitment level of 4.7 out of six, against 3.9 of the police.