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Submission Number: 22
Submission ID: 22
Submission UUID: 0516704b-3735-43d0-b76b-0b53ac8149c1
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Wed, 05/17/2023 - 08:38
Completed: Wed, 05/17/2023 - 08:47
Changed: Sat, 06/10/2023 - 16:46
Remote IP address: 165.165.169.29
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Dr. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Boshoff |
| Firstname | Pieter |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | 0827712413 |
| Institution | North-West University Potchefstroom Campus |
| Biosketch | I hold the position of a senior lecturer at the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University. With a teaching and research background spanning 12 years, my expertise lies in the field of Social Work, specifically in the area of psychological trauma. I possess a doctoral degree in this field. Thus far, I have successfully published 6 articles related to this subject matter, and I currently have an additional 3 articles undergoing review for publication. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COPING STYLES AND SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG FORENSIC SOCIAL WORKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA |
| Theme Selection | THEME 1: Promoting stakeholder partnerships that protect, support and enhance resilience during adverse events and trauma |
| Subtheme ONE Selection | SUB 1.1The role of psychosocial services during adverse events and resultant trauma from a Human rights perspective |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Forensic social work in South Africa is challenging, increasing the likelihood of secondary traumatic stress among its practitioners. Proactive coping strategies are necessary to reduce the impact of secondary traumatic stress on forensic social workers. The aim of this study was to describe the association between the frequency of different coping styles and the frequency of secondary traumatic stress symptoms in forensic social workers. The study applied a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional descriptive design. An all-inclusive willing participation sampling method was used, focussing on all qualified Forensic Social Workers who graduated from a South African university. IMB SPSS Statistics version 28.0 was used to analyse the data. The study found that avoidant and emotion-focused coping styles were linked to an increase in secondary traumatic stress symptoms. Employers and clinicians can assist forensic social workers by providing strategies that promote problem-focused coping styles to reduce perceived secondary traumatic stress symptoms. |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Thabisa |
| Lastname | Matsea |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Varoshini |
| Lastname | Nadesan |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
