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Victimization, stress and use of force among South Korean police officers

Victimization, stress and use of force among South Korean police officers Purpose – This study aims to assess the direct and indirect impact of stress on police use of force among a sample of male South Korean frontline officers ( n =574). Design/methodology/approach – Largely drawing on a methodological approach adopted by Manzoni and Eisner the paper employs a structural equation modeling approach. Findings – The study discovered a direct positive influence of operational stress on use of force frequency, even while controlling for police routine activities and police victimization. Originality/value – The findings of this study and their implications are discussed in depth against the unique South Korean background where frontline officers are routinely victimized by suspects and citizens. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management Emerald Publishing

Victimization, stress and use of force among South Korean police officers

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Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to assess the direct and indirect impact of stress on police use of force among a sample of male South Korean frontline officers ( n =574). Design/methodology/approach – Largely drawing on a methodological approach adopted by Manzoni and Eisner the paper employs a structural equation modeling approach. Findings – The study discovered a direct positive influence of operational stress on use of force frequency, even while controlling for police routine activities and police victimization. Originality/value – The findings of this study and their implications are discussed in depth against the unique South Korean background where frontline officers are routinely victimized by suspects and citizens.

Journal

Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 8, 2011

Keywords: Police use of force; Police stress; South Korea; Structural equation modelling; Policing; Stress; Men

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