Browsing OSU Dissertations by Subject "firefighters"
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Role of sociodemographic, environmental, individual, and relational processes on marital and couple relationships of firefighters: A risk and resilience model
(2022-07)Firefighters experience chronic stress and potentially-traumatic events as part of their occupation. Exposure to chronic or acute stress can have harmful outcomes on firefighters and their families. The overall goal of ... -
Under the influence: An evaluation of the impact fatigue has on cognitive function of firefighters working 24 and 48-hour shifts
(2022-07)The purpose of this research was to understand the impact fatigue has on cognitive function of firefighters working 24 and 48-hour shifts and to observe the extent of recovery that occurs between shift rotations. Data ... -
Women firefighters' strategies for advancement in the fire service: Breaking down barriers in gender-based occupations
(2013-12)This dissertation examines the barriers female firefighters face trying to advance through the ranks and the strategies they use to overcome these barriers. Despite the fact that women have been employed as career firefighters ...