Examining Emotional Resilience and Perceived Duty as Predictors of Morale and Emotional Mental well-being among individuals law enforcement staff in Gujarat

Abstract

This study investigates the role of emotional resilience and perceived duty in predicting morale and emotional Mental well-being among individuals law enforcement staff in Gujarat, India. Given the inherently stressful and high-stakes nature of The psychological challenges faced by law enforcement officers faced by officers required a deeper understanding of protective factors that sustain their mental health and professional commitment. A snapshot questionnaire study design Was utilized, involving 300 police officers recruited through stratified random Examining a range of city and countryside regions.. Standardized scales, including the Connor-Davidson Toughness Scale (CD- RISC) Duty Perception Measure (PDS), Morale Scale (MS), And the Warwick-Edinburgh Wellness Assessment Mental Wellness Measure (WEMWBS). were administered To evaluate the variables. Stepwise regression and intermediary analyses showed notable positive links between emotional resilience, perceived duty, morale, and emotional well-being. Emotional resilience emerged as a stronger predictor of both outcomes, while perceived duty partially mediated the connection between resilience and morale. Variables like demographics, including rank and years of service moderated these associations, with junior officers exhibiting higher dependency on resilience for The results highlight the significance of promoting overall well-being fostering emotional resilience and cultivating a sense of duty through targeted interventions, such as resilience training programs and duty-oriented organizational frameworks. This study addresses a critical gap in literature by contextualizing these dynamics within a non-Western, high-stress occupational setting, offering actionable insights for policymakers to enhance mental health support systems and institutional practices for law enforcement personnel.