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An Analysis and Observation of Anxiousness and Risk-taking Traits among Firefighters: Implications for Training and Support Programs

Author(s) Suman Vaishnav
Country India
Abstract This research explores the personality traits of anxiousness and risk-taking among firefighters using the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) and also understands these traits in context with the experiences of the fire fighters shared by them in the workshop. A workshop on Role of Mob Psychology in emergency situation was conducted with 30 firefighters from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The PID-5 was administered, focusing on the domains of Anxiousness and Risk-Taking. The study aims to understand the relation between risk taking behavior and anxiousness trait of the fire fighters. It also explores the implications experience sharing on job performance, team dynamics, and safety outcomes on the basis of interaction with them and providing insights for tailored training and support programs. It is concluded that the sharing of the experiences of senior officers and field staff may help them in confronting the emergency situation.
Keywords Personality traits, support program, fire fighters
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On 2024-04-25
Cite This An Analysis and Observation of Anxiousness and Risk-taking Traits among Firefighters: Implications for Training and Support Programs - Suman Vaishnav - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.17113
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.17113
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtsg83

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