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The Prison Journal, Vol. 86, No. 2, 164-181 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0032885506287816

Occupational Stress Among Correctional Supervisors

Stephen S. Owen

Radford University

The purpose of this research is to examine occupational stress among correctional supervisors. Although a number of studies have focused on correctional officers, the systematic study of correctional supervisor stress has been neglected. This article draws on a sample of 329 correctional supervisors in one state to provide a quantitative and qualitative examination of correctional supervisor stress. Results indicate that overall stress levels are low. Furthermore, reported levels of stress do not vary along gender, race, educational level, and institution. However, three variables are significant predictors of low levels of stress: high levels of job satisfaction, high levels of social support, and an internal locus of control. Recommendations and avenues for future inquiry are presented.

Key Words: institutional corrections • job satisfaction • locus of control • stress • social support • supervisory personnel


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