PREDICTIVE ROLE OF FRUSTRATION TOLERANCE AND OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON ANGER AROUSAL BEHAVIOR AMONG UPPER AND LOWER SUBORDINATES POLICE PERSONNEL IN KP
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Police occupation is regarded as the most stressful among other occupations worldwide. This research aimed to analyse the effect of frustration tolerance and occupational stress on anger arousal behaviour among subordinate police officers. Additionally, the study sought to ascertain the influence of socio-demographic factors (age, job experience, and rank) on the parameters of interest. 350 police personnel were chosen as a sample for this study, with ages ranging between 28 to 50 years with at least five years' experience in the service (M = 34.92, SD = 7.92). Using a convenience sampling technique, participants were selected from various areas of K.P. Data was collected by utilising Urdu-translated versions of the Police Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), the Frustration Discomfort Scale (FDS) and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAEI). Findings suggested a significant positive correlation between occupational stress and anger, while a negative correlation between frustration tolerance and anger arousal behaviour. Similarly, age and experience were found to have a negative correlation with occupational stress, while frustration tolerance has a positive association with these demographics. In addition, it was indicated that Occupational Stress, Operational stress, Anger Expression, and Organizational Stress were found more in constables than Sub-inspectors.
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