Being Cynical Is Bad for Your Wellbeing: A Structural Equation Model of the Relationship Between Cynicism and Mental Health in First Responders in South Africa
Anita Padmanabhanunni, Tyrone B Pretorius, Lorenzo Tarsitani · 2024
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Anita Padmanabhanunni and co-authors modeled how cynicism relates to mental health among South African first responders, in a study published in 2024. Fire, police, and medical responders face heavy stress at work, and sour, distrustful attitudes have been tied to worse health. Four hundred twenty-nine responders filled in surveys on cynicism, fatigue, low mood, and anxiety.
The model found clear links: more cynical responders reported more anxiety, more low mood, and more fatigue. Fatigue also sat in the middle of the chain, carrying part of cynicism's link to the other two outcomes. The authors argue that cynicism itself deserves attention in wellness programs for high-stress jobs, not just the symptoms that follow it.
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| CREATOR | Anita Padmanabhanunni, Tyrone B Pretorius, Lorenzo Tarsitani |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |