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Abstract：
The role of a slaughterhouse worker (SHW) involves the authorized killing of living beings, yet there is limited understanding of the consequences this behavior has on their well-being. The purpose of this systematic review is to collate and evaluate the current literature on the psychological impact of slaughterhouse employment. Fourteen studies met the specific a priori inclusion criteria. The findings from this review were demarcated by the focus of studies: (1) the prevalence of mental health disorders, (2) the types of coping mechanisms used, and (3) the link between slaughterhouse employment and crime perpetration. It was found that SHWs have a higher prevalence rate of mental health issues, in particular depression and anxiety, in addition to violence-supportive attitudes. Furthermore, the workers employ a variety of both adaptive and maladaptive strategies to cope with the workplace environment and associated stressors. Finally, there is some evidence that slaughterhouse work is associated with increased crime levels. The research reviewed has shown a link between slaughterhouse work and antisocial behavior generally and sexual offending specifically. There was no support for such an association with violent crimes, however. Based on existing research, we suggest future directions for research (i.e., applying more methodological rigor) but highlight key findings for practitioners and policymakers that warrant attention.
摘要：
屠宰场工人（SHW）的角色涉及授权杀死生物，然而，人们对这种行为对他们福祉的影响的理解有限。本系统综述的目的是整理和评估当前有关屠宰场就业心理影响的文献。14项研究符合特定的先验纳入标准。本综述的研究结果由研究重点界定:(1)心理健康障碍的患病率,(2)使用的应对机制的类型，(3)屠宰场就业与犯罪之间的联系。研究发现，SHWs的心理健康问题患病率较高，特别是抑郁和焦虑，除了支持暴力的态度。此外，工人们采用各种适应和不适应的策略来应对工作环境和相关的压力源。最后,有证据表明屠宰场的工作与犯罪率上升有关。审查的研究表明，屠宰场工作与反社会行为之间存在联系，特别是性犯罪。没有人支持这种与暴力犯罪的联系，however.在现有研究的基础上,我们建议未来的研究方向(即，应用更严格的方法)，但强调从业者和决策者需要关注的关键发现。
