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Another Day In The Oil Patch: Narratives Of Probation Work In Montana, Ally Guldborg
Another Day In The Oil Patch: Narratives Of Probation Work In Montana, Ally Guldborg
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Job stress has been linked to several negative outcomes for workers in human service professions. Despite a wealth of knowledge on job stress in social service occupations, relatively little is known about the job stress of probation officers. In eastern Montana and western North Dakota’s Bakken region, a recent oil extraction boom and bust cycle has caused rapid socio-demographic change. Researchers have found that oil extraction in the Bakken region has led to several challenges for social service and police agencies in the area. In this study, I use qualitative interview methods to examine the stresses and challenges involved in …