Employee Reactions and Adjustment to Euthanasia-Related Work: Identifying Turning-Point Events Through Retrospective Narratives
Titel:
Employee Reactions and Adjustment to Euthanasia-Related Work: Identifying Turning-Point Events Through Retrospective Narratives
Auteur:
Reeve, Charlie L. Spitzmuller, Christiane Rogelberg, Steven G. Walker, Alan Schultz, Lisa Clark, Olga
Verschenen in:
Journal of applied animal welfare science
Paginering:
Jaargang 7 (2004) nr. 1 pagina's 1-25
Jaar:
2004-01-01
Inhoud:
This study used a retrospective narrative procedure to examine the critical events that influence reactions and adjustment to euthanasia-related work of 35 employees who have stayed in the animal care and welfare field for at least 2 years. The study analyzed adjustment trajectory graphs and interview notes to identify turning-point events that spurred either a positive or negative change in shelter workers' psychological well-being. Analysis of the identified turning-point events revealed 10 common event themes that have implications for a range of work, personnel, and organizational practices. The article discusses implications for shelter, employee, and animal welfare.