A Systematic Review of Secondary Traumatic Stress in School Personnel: A Synthesis of Quantitative Findings.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of School Health Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI:10.1111/josh.70087

Paige M Klemme, Barbara Pierce, Jack E Turman, James R Brown, Sadaaki Fukui

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Abstract

Background: Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in school personnel is under-researched, with limited data on its frequency and susceptibility. This systematic review examines the extent of STS and the factors contributing to it among school personnel, defined as individuals employed or contracted by US school systems.

Methods: The review includes only studies that utilized the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) and/or the STS Scale (STSS). A comprehensive search identified 18 peer-reviewed publications (2012-2021).

Findings: Thirteen authors used the ProQOL, while six used the STSS, with half of the latter reporting moderate or higher STS levels. Studies using ProQOL scoring methods found average STS levels. Limitations include a lack of sample diversity, as most participants were white (32.4%-97.2%), female (70.9%-93.2%), and teachers (12/18 studies). Many variables had inconsistent findings across studies. Other variables such as leadership practices and school safety showed significant associations with STS.

Implications: These data can be used to better understand factors associated with STS and to inform the development of effective preventative and reactive strategies to reduce the impact of STS on school personnel.

Conclusion: Continued research needs to occur assessing STS in school personnel to better inform best practices for prevention and reactive strategies.

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学校人员继发性创伤应激的系统回顾：定量研究结果的综合。

背景：学校人员的继发性创伤应激（STS）研究不足，其频率和易感性的数据有限。本系统综述调查了学校人员（定义为美国学校系统雇用或签约的个人）中STS的程度和导致STS的因素。方法：本综述仅包括使用专业生活质量量表（ProQOL）和/或STS量表（STSS）的研究。一项全面的搜索确定了18篇同行评审的出版物（2012-2021）。结果：13位作者使用ProQOL， 6位作者使用STSS，其中一半的作者报告了中等或更高的STS水平。使用ProQOL评分方法的研究发现平均STS水平。局限性包括缺乏样本多样性，因为大多数参与者是白人（32.4%-97.2%）、女性（70.9%-93.2%）和教师（12/18项研究）。许多变量在不同的研究中有不一致的发现。其他变量如领导实践和学校安全与STS有显著关联。启示：这些数据可用于更好地了解与STS有关的因素，并为制定有效的预防和应对策略提供信息，以减少STS对学校人员的影响。结论：需要继续研究评估学校人员的STS，以更好地为预防和反应策略的最佳实践提供信息。

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Journal of School Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

9.10%

发文量

134

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of School Health is published 12 times a year on behalf of the American School Health Association. It addresses practice, theory, and research related to the health and well-being of school-aged youth. The journal is a top-tiered resource for professionals who work toward providing students with the programs, services, and environment they need for good health and academic success.