Spirituality and work related stress in social workers
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2018
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California State University, San Bernardino
Abstract
Social workers are subjected to experiencing job related stress due to high
case loads, the severity of client cases, and vicarious trauma. In order to cope
with these job stresses, it would be conducive for social workers to find
alternatives to coping with job related stress. Practicing spirituality can be seen in
many forms relating to religion, cultural practices, prayers, meditation, and to be
one with nature to say the least. This research will explore the correlation
between spirituality and job related stress among social workers. Quantitative
data has been gathered amongst 133 social workers who have participated in
answering the spirituality inventory and job stress questionnaire. Results from
this data finds that spirituality brings forth positive attributes such as reducing
stress and burnout. Furthermore, there is a negative correlation between
spirituality and job stress. The greater spirituality is linked to lower levels of job
stress. Therefore, it is vital to utilize spirituality as it may help with self care and
lead to greater longevity in the social work field.
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social workers, stress, spirituality, coping, self-care
Citation
Lusung, D. (2018). Spirituality and work related stress in social workers. California State University, San Bernardino.