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The impact of a mindfulness‐based intervention on the quality of life of Spanish national police officers

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: Police officers belong to a profession with a high risk of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. Incorporating mindfulness practices into the health and occupational-risk prevention programs run by the national police forces in Spain could provide a new approach to reducing stress and enhancing the psychological and emotional balance of these officers. METHODS: A 7-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) was conducted in a group of 20 national police officers in Mallorca (Spain). Mindfulness, self-compassion, burnout, compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and perceived stress were measured and compared before and after the intervention. RESULTS: = 0.238) and perceived stress levels (t(18) = 2.863, p = 0.010, d = 0.611) after the intervention; non-significant improvements were observed for the remaining variables assessed. CONCLUSIONS: MBIs could be an effective way of reducing stress levels among police officers in Spain.

Source: Health & Social Care in the Community

DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13209

Authors: Maria A. Márquez, Laura Galiana, Amparo Oliver, Noemí Sansó

Institutions: Universitat de València, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands, Universitat de les Illes Balears

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W3094912579

FWCI: 1.766

Cites: 97

Cited by: 37

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