The Implications of Pre-Field Training, Negative Family-Related Events, and Negative Pre-Field Events for Resilience among Cross-Cultural Workers

Cross-cultural workers are often exposed to a host of environmental, interpersonal, and physical stressors. This exposure may lead to negative mental health outcomes such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or sub-clinical psychological distress. This study sought to investigate risk and resilience factor...

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Authors: Thom, Nathaniel (Author) ; Davis, Pamela S. (Author) ; Tseng, Luke (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing [2019]
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 48, Issue: 3, Pages: 203-217
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Worker / Preparation of / Cultural relations / Resilience (Personality trait)
IxTheo Classification:ZD Psychology
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Summary:Cross-cultural workers are often exposed to a host of environmental, interpersonal, and physical stressors. This exposure may lead to negative mental health outcomes such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or sub-clinical psychological distress. This study sought to investigate risk and resilience factors, both broadly and in-depth, among a group of faith-based cross-cultural workers. An adapted Deployment Risk and Resilience Inventory, 2nd edition (DRRI-2) along with the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were administered to N=268 missionaries and faith-based humanitarian aid workers. A comprehensive correlational analysis revealed significant relationships to risk and resilience in the areas of pre-field preparation, negative family events while on the field, and pre-field negative events. Implications for member care are discussed.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0091647119878667