Publication Date
5-2021
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
3-11-2021
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice
Major Advisor
William R. King, Ph.D.
Advisor
Lisa Bostaph, Ph.D.
Advisor
Jacqueline G. Lee, J.D., Ph.D.
Abstract
This thesis examines the relationship between organizational culture and police officer well-being, using an empirical examination of one agency. Culture is important in law enforcement. Previous studies on police culture have typically sought to understand the effect of culture on officer behaviors. This thesis takes a different approach by examining the effects of culture on individual officer well-being. The results of this study indicates that culture is related to well-being, along certain dimensions. Cultural attitudes towards an organization’s administration and the citizens officers interact with are shown to be consistent predictors of well-being. The results of this study provide implications for future research along with police organizational policy.
DOI
10.18122/td.1803.boisestate
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Silas, "The Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Police Officer Wellbeing: An Empirical Examination of One Agency" (2021). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1803.
10.18122/td.1803.boisestate