Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Gwen Mitchell
Second Advisor
Kathryn Barrs
Third Advisor
Bridget B. Matarazzo
Keywords
Suicide prevention, Burnout, Well-being, Productivity, Crisis, Employee turnover
Abstract
While high staff turnover rates within the suicide prevention field negatively impact service delivery, they are poorly understood. Hotlines and other crisis-focused organizations cannot pinpoint what impacts well-being and productivity reliably across organizations or, rather, what creates an intersection of high points of productivity and well-being. This study employed a qualitative phenomenological approach to identify the impact of well-being and productivity amongst current and former crisis workers at a statewide hotline. Results revealed three major themes expressed by participants surrounding well-being; management support, communication, and self-regulation. Specific to productivity, participants expressed skill set and empathy as important themes related to high rates of productiveness.
The findings contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the factors that influence the well-being and productivity of crisis workers. The study underscores the significance of the themes in fostering positive outcomes for crisis workers. These results can inform the preliminary development of supportive strategies, interventions, and policies to enhance the well-being and productivity of crisis workers in crisis hotline settings. Bringing attention to the experiences of crisis workers can provide valuable insights into the work environment, skill set requirements, and implications for the field of crisis intervention. These insights can then guide future efforts to improve the support provided to crisis workers in their crucial task of assisting individuals in crisis situations.
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Extent
45 pgs
Recommended Citation
Vessio, Dana Rae, "Successful Crisis Teams: Targeting Themes Related to Well-Being and Productivity" (2023). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 502.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/502