The Trace of a Profession on the Family: Relational Dynamics of Women Correctional Officers

AÇAR D., DURAN R.

Feminist Criminology, 2025 (SSCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/15570851251357291
  • Dergi Adı: Feminist Criminology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: family dynamics, job stress, occupation, parenting, women correctional officers
  • Hakkari Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This phenomenological study examines the impact of the professional lives of female correctional officers in Türkiye on their personal and family lives. The findings highlight that occupational challenges, including high stress, irregular hours, and physical threats, significantly harm family dynamics, parent-child relationships, and overall family health. The psychological burden of the job leads to stress and fatigue at home, affecting children emotionally and behaviorally. Additionally, occupational stress and workload cause women to delay or forgo motherhood. The study highlights that these challenges impede family communication and spousal relationships, underscoring the need for supportive policies to mitigate their effects.