Abstract
The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers
Highlights
Social workers interact with client groups as a change agent system within a charity relationship and as a result of this interaction they are exposed to traumatic life experiences of the clients
A multiple regression analysis was conducted to test whether the subscales of the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults (PRSA) has an effect on the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Scale – Self-Report Version” Form (PSS-SR) and its subscales
Psychological resilience, which serves as a protective mechanism against secondary traumatic stress, can help social workers overcome the secondary traumatic stress experience
Summary
Social workers interact with client groups as a change agent system within a charity relationship and as a result of this interaction they are exposed to traumatic life experiences of the clients. Psychological resilience, which acts as a protective mechanism against secondary traumatic stress, can help social workers overcome the experience of secondary traumatic stress. In this context, examining psychological resilience, which refers to the ability to preserve well-being against traumatic experiences and to stand against difficulties, together with secondary traumatic stress is considered important in terms of carrying out some studies within organizational structures for preventing or reducing the traumatization. Supporting social workers within the organizational structure against the risk of traumatic impacts of the practices of the profession, directed to the client systems, with damaged biopsychosocial functionality, and increasing their psychological resilience may make it necessary to carry out studies to reduce the trauma experience, which is a professional risk. It can be stated that the study may contribute to the formation of support mechanisms within the organizational structure to meet such a need
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