South Africa’s High Stress Security Environment: Keys to Coping

This book presents valuable insights into the realities faced by security personnel as they deal with life-threatening situations in a high-stress security environment. It also discusses the causes of stress, its consequences, and effective coping straetegies. This book presents valuable insights into the realities faced by security personnel as they deal with life-threatening situations in a high-stress security environment. The causes and consequences of stress are explored, followed by a comprehensive discussion of coping strategies and the negative consequences of not being able to cope effectively. In this book, a scientifically tested accessible model is also developed, which provides a visual overview of the stress management process and captures the flow between stressors, personality, and coping strategies. South Africa's High-Stress Security Environment is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to gain a wider understanding and appreciation of the challenges and the courage of security personnel – which we often take for granted. Print edition not for sale in Sub Saharan Africa.

Pagina's: 123, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Routledge