1 Career Development Centre, University College Dublin , Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
2 School of Psychology, University College Dublin , Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2018 Feb;21(2):138-143. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0715. Epub 2017 Oct 19.
This study aimed to expand on previous research by gathering international data on key stressors impacting on computer forensic investigators who are exposed to child exploitation material (CEM) as part of their role. Semistructured interviews were conducted with five members of law enforcement (LE) working in this area, from five independent and internationally separated organizations. The results of these interviews were explored using thematic analysis. The three key themes identified were "stressors related to work investigating CEM online," "strategies for mediating stress related to investigating CEM online," and "training to investigate CEM online." Investigators of CEM online may experience stress from several sources, including but not limited to stress from exposure to the material. Other factors such as poor management, high workloads, and limited resources may also result in stress, and these stressors may be mediated to an extent. Recommendations for training, resources, psychological support, and management practices emerged from the research. Such strategies may reduce stress experienced by investigators in this role. This study furthers understanding by conducting an international examination of multiple centers. Identification of common themes and stressors identified by LE personnel in multiple countries can help in the development of international standards and guidelines in training and stress management.
本研究旨在通过收集国际数据来扩展先前的研究，这些数据涉及在工作中接触儿童色情材料的计算机取证调查员所面临的主要压力源。研究采用半结构化访谈的方式，对来自五个独立且国际分离的组织的五名执法人员进行了访谈。使用主题分析探讨了这些访谈的结果。确定的三个关键主题是“与在线调查儿童色情材料相关的压力源”、“在线调查儿童色情材料相关压力的调解策略”和“在线调查儿童色情材料的培训”。在线调查儿童色情材料的调查员可能会面临多种来源的压力，包括但不限于接触材料带来的压力。其他因素，如管理不善、工作量大、资源有限等，也可能导致压力，而这些压力源在一定程度上是可以调解的。研究提出了培训、资源、心理支持和管理实践方面的建议。这些策略可能会减少该角色调查员所经历的压力。本研究通过对多个中心进行国际考察，进一步加深了对这一问题的理解。确定多个国家执法人员共同存在的主题和压力源，有助于制定培训和压力管理方面的国际标准和准则。
