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[...] Emotional skills are crucial for navigating the professional world, where human interactions, pressures, and challenges are constant. Psychological health at work refers to the mental and emotional state of employees in their professional environment. It encompasses aspects such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and overall well-being. High levels of stress and pressure impact individuals' mental health, leading to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and a deterioration of quality of life at work. 2. Emotional Self-Efficacy: A Factor to Consider in Explaining Psychological Health at Work A. [...]
[...] Towards a structuration of the emotional process at work: the case of the Anti-Crime Brigade agents in France. The article examines emotions at work among the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) officers in France. The researchers observed the interactions and emotions of police officers in the field, as well as conducted interviews to analyze the data. They identified an uncertain work context and frequent emotions such as surprise, anger, and fear, arising from both external and internal environments, which can affect health and the quality of interventions. [...]
[...] By relating them, it is observed that the emotional skills discussed in the article on psychological health at work are also crucial for BAC police officers, as highlighted by the article on emotions at work. The two articles agree on the importance of these skills for overcoming emotional challenges at work, although one focuses on a more general framework and the other on a specific professional context. However, differences are observed: the first article focuses on the positive aspects of emotional skills, such as well-being and professional engagement, while the article on emotions at work highlights the emotional challenges and mental health risks associated with certain professions. [...]
[...] The study focuses on emotional skills at work (belief in one's ability to manage emotions). It investigates whether emotional self-efficacy predicts well-being and psychological distress at work through questionnaires and multiple regression analyses. It appears that emotional self-efficacy is linked to well-being and psychological distress. A high level of emotional self-efficacy is associated with better well-being, characterized by high engagement and social harmony. The study explores the links between emotional self-efficacy and psychological health at work among 149 working students enrolled in a bachelor's degree in administration and a master's degree in human resource management at the University of Quebec in Rimouski. [...]
[...] The data were collected through note-taking, audio recordings, and logbooks, then transcribed and analyzed according to the pre-established themes. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with police officers and professionals in health and departmental management. These interviews allowed the participants to recount their emotional episodes and were then analyzed. The data were manually analyzed, categorized by spreadsheet, and analyzed by thematic content analysis. The results highlight several aspects of the emotional work of the brigade agents, including the importance of collective emotional work, the use of emotional techniques, vigilance, and social support among colleagues. [...]
