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.

屠宰场工人 (SHW) 的角色涉及授权杀害生物，但人们对这种行为对他们的福祉产生的影响知之甚少。本系统评价的目的是整理和评估当前关于屠宰场就业心理影响的文献。十四项研究符合特定的先验纳入标准。本次审查的结果按研究重点划分：(1) 精神健康障碍的患病率，(2) 使用的应对机制类型，以及 (3) 屠宰场就业与犯罪行为之间的联系。结果发现，除了支持暴力的态度外，SHW 的心理健康问题患病率更高，尤其是抑郁和焦虑。此外，工人们采用各种适应性和适应不良的策略来应对工作环境和相关的压力因素。最后，有一些证据表明屠宰场工作与犯罪率上升有关。审查的研究表明，屠宰场工作与一般反社会行为和具体的性犯罪行为之间存在联系。然而，没有人支持这种与暴力犯罪的联系。基于现有研究，我们提出了未来的研究方向（即应用更严谨的方法），但强调了值得关注的从业者和政策制定者的关键发现。审查的研究表明，屠宰场工作与一般反社会行为和具体的性犯罪行为之间存在联系。然而，没有人支持这种与暴力犯罪的联系。基于现有研究，我们提出了未来的研究方向（即应用更严谨的方法），但强调了值得关注的从业者和政策制定者的关键发现。审查的研究表明，屠宰场工作与一般反社会行为和具体的性犯罪行为之间存在联系。然而，没有人支持这种与暴力犯罪的联系。基于现有研究，我们提出了未来的研究方向（即应用更严谨的方法），但强调了值得关注的从业者和政策制定者的关键发现。