Advisor
O'Halloran, Mary S.
Committee Member
Johnson, Brian
Committee Member
Wright, Stephen
Committee Member
Dunn, Thomas
Department
Applied Psychology & Counselor Education
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
5-1-2012
Genre
Thesis
Extent
321 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Description
Emergency first responders, such as firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), face the risk of exposure to potentially dangerous and psychologically traumatic situations during every shift. This phenomenological study, guided by the principles of constructivism, investigated the experience of being in a firefighter family and explored the meaning the family members and the firefighter created in this unique situation. Five families participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed themes that were overarching, as well as themes unique to the firefighters, spouses, and children. The findings are discussed in the context of constructivist self development theory and from a family resilience approach.
Degree type
PhD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Carrico_unco_0161D_10152
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.
