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Abstract

This quantitative study investigates the impact of work stress on the mental health and subsequent behavior of Indonesian police officers. Utilizing a survey method with a sample of 400 officers, the research employs a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach to examine the relationships between work stress, mental health, and police behavior. The findings reveal a significant direct effect of work stress on both mental health and police behavior. Importantly, mental health mediates the relationship between work stress and behavioral outcomes. High work stress significantly predicts poorer mental health, which, in turn, is strongly associated with less effective police behavior. The study utilizes established scales to measure these constructs, including indicators related to emotional, intellectual, physical, and interpersonal responses to stress, alongside measures of mental health encompassing self-image, mood, relationships, and future outlook, and police behavior assessed through dimensions of legitimate force, adherence to procedures, and community interaction. While the initial SEM model exhibited fit issues, modifications improved the model fit, strengthening the key relationships. This research underscores the critical role of mental health in influencing police conduct and highlights the need for interventions aimed at mitigating work stress and improving the mental well-being of Indonesian law enforcement personnel. Such interventions should include coping skills training, emotional intelligence development, workload management, and improvements to organizational support systems.

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Work stress Mental health Police behaviour Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) Indonesia

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Author Biographies

Horas Marasi Silaen, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian (STIK)

Police psychologist whose job is to deal with the mentality of police officers who need assistance and are traumatized. In addition, he is active as a researcher in the field of human resource governance, especially regarding the task arrangement of organizational members and performance load analysis.

Adrianus Eliasta Sembiring Meliala, Universitas Indonesia

Indonesian criminologist and police expert. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminology from the University of Indonesia (1985–1990), his master's degree in Social Psychology from the same university (1991–1994), and his master's degree in Legal and Criminological Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University (1994–1995). He obtained his doctoral degree in Criminology from the University of Queensland (1998–2004). Since 2006, Adrianus has served as a Professor at the University of Indonesia. He has served as Head of the Department of Criminology at the University of Indonesia (2009–2012), Commissioner of the Indonesian National Police Commission (2012–2016), and Member of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia (2016–2021).

Vita Mayastinasari, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian

academic and practitioner in the field of human resource management with a doctoral degree from the State University of Jakarta. He is a permanent lecturer at the Police Science College (STIK) with the academic title of Senior Lecturer and is actively teaching at various levels of education, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Indonesia and is involved in various research projects and consultations within the Indonesian National Police. Dr. Vita has extensive experience as a trainer in the areas of work motivation, knowledge management, learning organizations, and leadership. She is also active in international conferences in various countries and serves as a reviewer for accredited national journals. Her academic works include books and research related to human resource management and government policies in addressing social issues.

Novi Indah Earlyanti, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian

Academic and expert in the field of management with an educational background from IKIP Jakarta and the University of Jakarta, where he earned his doctoral degree. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer and full-time faculty member at the Police Science College (STIK-PTIK), teaching at the undergraduate (S1), master's (S2), and doctoral (S3) levels. In addition to his teaching role, Dr. Novi is actively involved as a consultant and speaker at various institutions, including the Indonesian National Police (Polri), local governments, and educational institutions. He also serves as a journal reviewer and academic assessor. With extensive experience in training and human resource development, Dr. Novi has been involved in various strategic projects related to communication management, policy evaluation, and women's empowerment.

How to Cite
Silaen, H. M., Eliasta Sembiring Meliala, A., Mayastinasari, V., & Indah Earlyanti, N. (2025). The effect of work Stress on Mental and Its Implication for Police Behaviour in Indonesia. Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan : Kajian Ilmu Pemerintahan Dan Politik Daerah, 10(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.24905/jip.10.1.2025.1-19

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