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Selected Works of Vincent Van Hasselt
Article
A Behavioral-Analytic Model for Assessing Stress in Firefighters
Behavior Modification
  • Bailee B Schuhmann, Nova Southeastern University
  • Sarah N Henderson, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
  • Ryan A Black, Nova Southeastern University
  • Vincent B Van Hasselt, Nova Southeastern University
  • Kristin Klimley Margres, Tampa Bay Psychology Associates
  • Estefania V Masias, Federal Correctional Complex
  • Todd J LeDuc, Broward Sheriff's Office (Ret.)
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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-12-2021
Disciplines
Abstract/Excerpt

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. Results indicated the FAST has good internal reliability (

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445520986137
PubMed ID
33435721
Citation Information
Bailee B Schuhmann, Sarah N Henderson, Ryan A Black, Vincent B Van Hasselt, et al.. "A Behavioral-Analytic Model for Assessing Stress in Firefighters" Behavior Modification (2021) ISSN: 0145-4455
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vincent-vanhasselt/521/