JOURNAL ARTICLE

Exploring Aftermath Concerns as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Inmate-on-Staff Victimization and Turnover Intent Among Correctional Officers.

  • Published In: Criminal Justice Policy Review, 2025, v. 36, n. 3. P. 59 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Choi, Jaeyong; Wentling, Richard; Han, Sungil 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between inmate-on-staff victimization and turnover intent among correctional officers, focusing on the mediating role of aftermath concerns—worries related to safety, job performance, and potential consequences following victimization. Using survey data from 269 correctional officers in four South Korean prisons, the study finds that both verbal and physical victimization increase officers' aftermath concerns, which in turn significantly raise their intent to leave their jobs. While verbal victimization directly correlates with turnover intent, physical victimization influences turnover primarily through heightened aftermath concerns. The findings highlight the importance of addressing these aftermath concerns through institutional support and safety measures to reduce voluntary turnover among correctional officers.

Additional Information

  • Source:Criminal Justice Policy Review. 2025/04, Vol. 36, Issue 3, p59
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0887-4034
  • DOI:10.1177/08874034241312673
  • Accession Number:183433950
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