1. Program of Study: PHD Business Management ( possibly changing to Health Administration)
2.Post your revised draft problem statement for peer review.
Problem Statement- Social Services professionals who previously experienced trauma and work with trauma victims in the workforce are developing secondary traumatization (ST).
Professionals working with trauma- exposed individuals have an increased risk of developing secondary traumatization (ST) and burnout (BO). BO is a syndrome characterized by feelings of exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced sense of personal accomplishment developed as a response to prolonged exposure to a stressful work environment Vang, Gleeson, Hansen, and Shevlin, M. (2020). Emotional symptoms can include anxiety, burnout, stress, grief, and sadness. Professionals can start to experience behavioral symptoms as well including isolation sleep disturbances and irregular eating patterns. When professionals are trained in trauma- informed care, creating a healthy culture can help reduce the risk of secondary traumatization. Professionals working in trauma should also practice self- care, this is something each individual can determine themselves. Listening to your favorite music after a stressful day, taking a bath, spending time with family etc. When leadership is aware of secondary traumatization, they can insure their employees have trainings, so they are able to recognize the warnings signs associated with secondary traumatization (ST) and burnout (BO). If can be difficult to recognize in oneself many professionals such as social workers, physicians, emergency workers etc. are the most vulnerable to developing this type of stress. Professionals need to focus on things such as time management, life balance and relaxation techniques. Burnout is also very common among professionals who are exposed to stressful and demanding jobs. Along with this, professionals with mental health conditions affect hundreds of millions of people globally. Depression, anxiety, and substance use was among the most common. According to Nicholson (2018) attitudes towards mental health in the workplace are starting to improve.
Social Services professionals who previously experienced trauma and work with trauma victims in the workforce are developing secondary traumatization (ST).
This section must clearly identify the problem. Include the phrase “The problem is…” to allow the reader to distinguish the issue driving the study. The problem must be supported with citations [emphasis added]. A researchable problem is not simply a gap in the literature or a lack of information; a research problem is a documented existing social issue for which there is not a known solution or an effective solution. Review the CDS Dissertation Guide Problem Statement section associated with your selected design to ensure that this section aligns with your design. This section is typically brief at less than one page in length.
As you may have read, the problem statement is a foundational element of any research study, including dissertations. Some authors contend the problem statement is “the heart of the dissertation” (Simon & Goes, 2013):
This is the place where most committee members go first to understand and assess the merits of a proposal or a dissertation.
After reading the problem statement, the reader will know why you are doing this study and be convinced of its importance.
The reader will not be left with an unanswered “So What?” question.
Reference
Nicholson, P. J. (2018). Common mental disorders and work. British Medical Bulletin, 126(1), 113-121. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldy014
Simon, M., & Goes, J. (2013). Dissertation and scholarly research: Recipes for success. Dissertation Success, LLC.
Vang, M. L., Gleeson, C., Hansen, M., & Shevlin, M. (2020). Covariates of Burnout and Secondary Traumatization in Professionals Working with Child Survivors of Trauma: A Research Synthesis. British Journal of Social Work, 50(7), 1981-2001.
Questions:
What are your thoughts on this topic??
What might some research questions be to help guide this dissertation?