Relationship between stressresistance and coping strategies of operational law enforcement officers

The study investigated the relationship between stress resistance and coping strategies among 87 operational law enforcement officers, aged 22 to 61, with an average age of 30.9 years. The research found a significant positive correlation between stress resistance and the "Active coping" strategy, while negative correlations were observed with strategies such as "Mental withdrawal from the problem," "Concentration on emotions and their active expression," "Denial," "Turning to religion," "Behavioral withdrawal from the problem," "Use of emotional social support," and "Use of sedatives." These findings can inform the development of psychological programs to enhance stress resistance in law enforcement personnel.