Development of the SOSS-D: a scale to measure stigma of occupational stress and burnout in medical doctors
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Article Title | Development of the SOSS-D: a scale to measure stigma of occupational stress and burnout in medical doctors |
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ERA Journal ID | 40036 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Clough, Bonnie A., Ireland, Michael J. and March, Sonja |
Journal Title | Journal of Mental Health |
Journal Citation | 28 (1), pp. 26-33 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2018 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0963-8237 |
1360-0567 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017.1370642 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638237.2017.1370642 |
Abstract | Background: Occupational stress and burnout are highly prevalent among doctors, with stigma identified as a barrier to help-seeking in this population. However, there has been a lack of a standardised tool to measure stigma of occupational stress and burnout among doctors. Aims: The aim of the current study was to develop and investigate the psychometric properties of the Stigma of Occupational Stress Scale for Doctors (SOSS-D). Method: An online questionnaire package was completed by 200 (38 male, 162 female) doctors. Participants completed measures relating to help-seeking intentions, general stigma, and the SOSS-D. Results: Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to refine the scale to an 11-item version. The analysis revealed a three-factor structure, which explained 63.4% of variance. Factors related to perceived structural stigma, personal stigma and perceived other stigma. The internal consistency, convergent, discriminant and criterion validity of the scale were supported. Conclusions: The SOSS-D may assist educators and mental health professionals in measuring and assessing the efficacy of interventions designed to reduce stigma. As such, it is anticipated that the SOSS-D will be a useful instrument for understanding and addressing stigma of occupational stress and burnout among medical doctors, to improve help-seeking behaviours in this population. |
Keywords | doctor, physician, stress, burnout, stigma, treatment barriers |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Resilient Regions |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4817/development-of-the-soss-d-a-scale-to-measure-stigma-of-occupational-stress-and-burnout-in-medical-doctors
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