Burnout

 

Burnout is a condition marked by a decrease in performance and motivation and an increase in negative comments about oneself or others.

Burnout can be experienced in one or more areas of functioning. See the SCOPES model

S  Self- loss of interest in previously important personal development or self-enhancing activities; lowered interest in vital spiritual or religious activities

C  Cognition- thinking, problem-solving

O  Observable behavior- sluggishness, apathy

P  Physical-tired,

E  Emotional-feeling angry, loss of happiness and enthusiasm

S  Social- not wanting to interact with others, feeling negative toward others

Burnout is common in occupations or activities involving high levels of work with people—especially aggressive people, people who require high levels of attention, or people dealing with acute trauma

Burnout also occurs in activities requiring continuous high levels of performance.

The term burnout (burn-out) is attributed to psychologist Herbert J. Freudenberger (1974).

Job stress can lead to burnout and may be inversely related to job satisfaction in teachers regardless of working in regular or special education settings (Sutton & Huberty, 1984).

A review of research indicated burnout was linked to multiple effects including physical or health effects, psychological effects including depression, and changes in behavior such as absenteeism (Salvagioni et al., 2017).

How to Measure burnout

   The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory

References

Freudenberger, H. J. (1974). Staff burn-out. Journal of Social Issues, 30,159-165.

Salvagioni, D., Melanda, F. N., Mesas, A. E., González, A. D., Gabani, F. L., & Andrade, S. M. (2017). Physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout: A systematic review of prospective studies. PloS one, 12(10), e0185781. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0185781

 

Sutton, G.W., & Huberty, T.J. (1984). An evaluation of teacher stress and job satisfaction. Education, 105, 189‑192. Academia Link  Research Gate Link

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