@article{ref1,
title="A behavioral-analytic model for assessing stress in firefighters",
journal="Behavior modification",
year="2021",
author="LeDuc, Todd J. and Black, Ryan A. and Henderson, Sarah N. and Schuhmann, Bailee B. and Masias, Estefania V. and Klimley Margres, Kristin and Van Hasselt, Vincent B.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Research has documented a number of acute and chronic stressors unique to the fire service. Due to the rise in mental health concerns in firefighters, there has been  increased awareness of the negative effects of unmanaged stress. The present study  employed a behavioral-analytic model to construct a brief screening measure of  stress for this population: the Firefighter Assessment of Stress Test (FAST). Psychometric properties of the FAST were evaluated using data from active-duty  firefighters throughout the United States. <br><br>RESULTS indicated the FAST has good  internal reliability (α = 0.89), as well as good convergent and discriminant  validity. Also, the factor structure of the FAST revealed three significant  subscales reflective of stress associated with responding to calls, administrative  difficulties, and being overworked. Scoring and interpretation guidelines were  established to suggest when further assessment is warranted. The FAST offers a brief  and valid method of self-assessment of current stress levels in firefighters. Information obtained from the FAST (i.e., overall stress level and domains) has the  potential to facilitate more immediate identification and recognition of stress in  firefighters than what has been possible to date. Moreover, heightened awareness of  stress and its effects will hopefully culminate in expanded efforts directed toward  stress reduction and intervention for firefighters and their families.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-4455",
doi="10.1177/0145445520986137",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445520986137"
}