Policing Under Pressure in Kyrgyzstan: Job Satisfaction, Demoralization, and Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• In Event: Police Officer Wellness and Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study examines the impact of job satisfaction, demoralization, and occupational stressors on police officers in Kyrgyzstan during the COVID-19 State of Emergency (SE). Using two logit models, it explores how job satisfaction, family infection concerns, and resignation contemplation influenced demoralization, while also assessing PPE adequacy and family separation on service satisfaction. Findings show that both high and low job satisfaction correlated with demoralization, as pandemic stress overshadowed performance. Family concerns buffered distress, while resignation thoughts signaled emotional strain. The study underscores the need for holistic support systems to enhance officer resilience, well-being, and crisis preparedness in policing.

Author

• Bekchoro Aliiaskarov, Ala-Too International University