Risks associated with the psychological adjustment of humanitarian aid workers / by Colleen A. McFarlane

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Title

Risks associated with the psychological adjustment of humanitarian aid workers / by Colleen A. McFarlane

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National Library of New Zealand

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Index New Zealand

Description

Highlights the environment of prolonged civil conflicts, poverty and disaster that contemporary humanitarian aid personnel often experience. Notes that humanitarian staff are at risk of experiencing traumatic and daily cumulative stress. Provides an overview of common themes that have begun to emerge from recent works. Outlines areas of situational and individual risk that are likely to apply across different contexts, countries and people. Discusses psychological adjustment, medical health a...

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Format

Journal

Date created

2004

Creator

McFarlane, Colleen A., (Dept. of Psychological Medicine, Monash University, Victoria)

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/20924753

Related subjects

International relief / Humanitarian assistance / Job stress / Adjustment (Psychology)

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