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“When are you coming back?” Presenteeism in UK Prison Officers

  • Gail Kinman
    ,
  • Andrew Clements
    ,
  • Jacqui Hart
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Abstract

Presenteeism has negative implications for staff wellbeing and the safety of prisons, but little is known about its prevalence and causes. This mixed-methods study examines these issues among 1,682 UK officers. Most respondents (84%) reported working while sick at least sometimes, with 53% always doing so. Six linked themes were identified that underpinned presenteeism in the prison sector: punitive absence management systems; pressure from management; short-staffing and fear of letting colleagues down; job insecurity; fear of disbelief and shaming; and duty and professionalism. The implications of presenteeism for the health and job performance of prison officers are considered.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 363-383

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Prison Journal (Volume 99, Issue 3)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 21/03/2019

Publication status

Published - 21/03/2019

ISSN

0032-8855

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/622894
  • Scopus: 85063319748

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