Occupational well-being of diplomatic personnel: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diplomatic personnel face unique job demands due to their frequent relocations. There is some evidence that occupational stress contributes to poor well-being in this occupational group, but little research on the aspects of the job that are perceived to be particularly challenging.

Aims

This study aimed to explore diplomatic personnel's perceptions of their organization and their roles and to identify aspects of the job, which could cause stress and potentially affect well-being.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 24 employees of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office between September 2021 and February 2022. Participants were asked to reflect on their experiences before the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Thematic analys

SUBMITTER: Brooks SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449242 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature