Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(2), 2014, pp.134-144.
Publisher:
Wiley
Aim: This study explores whether the desire to engage in work that is beneficial to others moderates the effects of stress on burnout.
Method: Based on a survey of 1570 direct support professionals in Ontario, this study conducted linear regression analyses and tested for the interaction effects of prosocial motivation on occupational stress and burnout.
Results: Prosocial motivation...
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Aim: This study explores whether the desire to engage in work that is beneficial to others moderates the effects of stress on burnout.
Method: Based on a survey of 1570 direct support professionals in Ontario, this study conducted linear regression analyses and tested for the interaction effects of prosocial motivation on occupational stress and burnout.
Results: Prosocial motivation significantly moderated the association of emotional exhaustion (EE) and role boundary stress with depersonalization (DP). Prosocial motivation also moderated the effects of role ambiguity stress with a direct support worker's sense of personal accomplishment. In contrast, prosocial motivation magnified feelings of EE when interacted with a sense of personal accomplishment.
Conclusion: Prosocial motivation plays an important role in explaining the relatively low levels of DP in the sector. The study advances our understanding of the key components of burnout among direct support workers.
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Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 31(3), Autumn 2010, pp.298-311.
Publisher:
Emerald
Noting that burnout is a significant issue in drug treatment organisations and can be linked with high staff turnover rates, this study aimed to explore burnout from the perspective of staff working in the drug treatment field. With a qualitative approach using focus group interviews, information was collected from groups of professionals working in the drug abuse field in Greece and in London. This article describes the study and presents the findings of the content analysis, with examples from the focus groups. It covers definitions of burnout, burnout symptoms, organisation and burnout, the role of the person, external environment and burnout, and personal and organisational measures for avoiding and preventing burnout. The study demonstrated that there are many similarities in the way in which professionals from the 2 countries perceive the phenomenon, with participants perceiving burnout as a long-term process deriving from difficulties in the workplace and the absence of coping mechanisms. Suggested organisational preventive measures include support systems such as training, education and supervision.
Noting that burnout is a significant issue in drug treatment organisations and can be linked with high staff turnover rates, this study aimed to explore burnout from the perspective of staff working in the drug treatment field. With a qualitative approach using focus group interviews, information was collected from groups of professionals working in the drug abuse field in Greece and in London. This article describes the study and presents the findings of the content analysis, with examples from the focus groups. It covers definitions of burnout, burnout symptoms, organisation and burnout, the role of the person, external environment and burnout, and personal and organisational measures for avoiding and preventing burnout. The study demonstrated that there are many similarities in the way in which professionals from the 2 countries perceive the phenomenon, with participants perceiving burnout as a long-term process deriving from difficulties in the workplace and the absence of coping mechanisms. Suggested organisational preventive measures include support systems such as training, education and supervision.
Subject terms:
social care provision, stress, staff, drug misuse;
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(6), November 2009, pp.561-573.
Publisher:
Wiley
A search of the literature identified five stress theories that have been applied in intellectual disability research: person–environment, demand–support–control, cognitive-behavioural, emotional overload, and equity theory. Each of the five work stress theories is described and the extent to which data within intellectual disability research relates to these theories is explored. Some of the key...
A search of the literature identified five stress theories that have been applied in intellectual disability research: person–environment, demand–support–control, cognitive-behavioural, emotional overload, and equity theory. Each of the five work stress theories is described and the extent to which data within intellectual disability research relates to these theories is explored. Some of the key theoretical constructs within these work stress models have been explored in intellectual disability research but frequently the underlying processes within work stress models have not been fully tested. Partial exploration of work stress theories means that theoretical understanding of how best to explain work stress in intellectual disability staff is limited. Suggestions for future research are discussed, particularly concerning the relationship between empirical research and work stress theory.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities services, social work theories, stress, staff;
This report, based on original survey fieldwork, is intended to gather and express the views and experiences of housing staff on the challenges of working with individuals with mental health problems, and on what they would see as good practice in this field. It builds upon, up-dates and extends a study conducted in the mid-1990s in a similar and neighbouring area . In addition, where there is a need and a desire for change – and it is clear from the findings so far that there is both – we need to appreciate better what the drivers for change might be, and what the restrictions or inhibiting factors. This is best done at a local level. This report will need to be followed by local dialogue between agencies to discuss the issues raised in their local context, and to consider the recommendations that follow.
This report, based on original survey fieldwork, is intended to gather and express the views and experiences of housing staff on the challenges of working with individuals with mental health problems, and on what they would see as good practice in this field. It builds upon, up-dates and extends a study conducted in the mid-1990s in a similar and neighbouring area . In addition, where there is a need and a desire for change – and it is clear from the findings so far that there is both – we need to appreciate better what the drivers for change might be, and what the restrictions or inhibiting factors. This is best done at a local level. This report will need to be followed by local dialogue between agencies to discuss the issues raised in their local context, and to consider the recommendations that follow.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, social housing, stress, staff;
Ljetopis Studijskog Centra Socijalnog Rada, 12(2), 2005, pp.333-345.
Publisher:
University of Zagreb
Place of publication:
Zagreb
This paper analyses the problem of stress and psychological abuse at the workplace. Work related stress is the result of the interaction of employees and job characteristics. Psychic abuse represents a complex socio-medical problem of moral abuse at work that results in consequences for the psychical and physical health of the victim. This paper attempts to warn on the differences between causes
This paper analyses the problem of stress and psychological abuse at the workplace. Work related stress is the result of the interaction of employees and job characteristics. Psychic abuse represents a complex socio-medical problem of moral abuse at work that results in consequences for the psychical and physical health of the victim. This paper attempts to warn on the differences between causes and consequences of professional burn-out and psychological abuse, as well as to offer possible methods of facing these problems. [Article in Croatian].
Local Government Chronicle, 1.12.05, 2005, pp.16-17.
Publisher:
Emap Business
This article looks at how Somerset County Council has been dealing with high levels of stress-related absenteeism by making staff feel valued and helping them back to work.
This article looks at how Somerset County Council has been dealing with high levels of stress-related absenteeism by making staff feel valued and helping them back to work.
Subject terms:
local authorities, stress, staff, staff management;
Social Work in Mental Health, 1(3), 2003, pp.63-80.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Explores the relationship between role conflict and role ambiguity, and burnout of mental health service providers. The study used a sample of 259 mental health service providers in the USA who completed a questionnaire that included several measures: role conflict and ambiguity scales, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, social support scales and an involvement scale. Results showed that role conflict and role ambiguity had statistically significant correlations with several of the burnout dimensions. The author discusses the potential implications for increasing workers' quality of work life.
Explores the relationship between role conflict and role ambiguity, and burnout of mental health service providers. The study used a sample of 259 mental health service providers in the USA who completed a questionnaire that included several measures: role conflict and ambiguity scales, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, social support scales and an involvement scale. Results showed that role conflict and role ambiguity had statistically significant correlations with several of the burnout dimensions. The author discusses the potential implications for increasing workers' quality of work life.
Subject terms:
mental health services, social workers, stress, staff;
Reports on a study to examine: whether culture affects job roles; whether different job roles are subject to different work stresses; whether burnout levels are different for different job roles; and whether burnout sources are different for different job roles. Questionnaires were completed by 835 participants from 13 different cultures. The cultures included Australia, Austria, Canada
Reports on a study to examine: whether culture affects job roles; whether different job roles are subject to different work stresses; whether burnout levels are different for different job roles; and whether burnout sources are different for different job roles. Questionnaires were completed by 835 participants from 13 different cultures. The cultures included Australia, Austria, Canada-Anglophone, Canada-Fracophone, Denmark, England, German-former East, Germany-former West, Israel, Poland, Scotland, the Slovak Republic, and the United States. Participants were providers, educators and managers who worked in day or residential treatment facilities dealing with children or young people who were emotionally disturbed or had learning difficulties. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results found that burnout was not limited to specific jobs. However culture did play a part in how jobs were distributed within an organisation. Cultural difference should also be taken into account in the analysis, treatment and prevention of burnout.
Subject terms:
stress, staff, comparative studies, cultural identity;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Canada, Australia, Denmark, England, Israel, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Slovak Republic, United States