On the meaning of Maslach's three dimensions of burnout

J Appl Psychol. 1990 Dec;75(6):743-7. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.75.6.743.

Abstract

The dimensionality of Maslach's (1982) 3 aspects of job burnout--emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment--was examined among a sample of supervisors and managers in the human services. A series of confirmatory factor analyses supported the 3-factor model, with the first 2 aspects highly correlated. The 3 aspects were found to be differentially related to other variables reflecting aspects of strain, stress coping, and self-efficacy in predictable and meaningful ways. Implications for better understanding the burnout process are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Achievement
  • Adult
  • Burnout, Professional / diagnosis*
  • Burnout, Professional / psychology
  • Depersonalization / diagnosis
  • Depersonalization / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Fatigue / diagnosis
  • Mental Fatigue / psychology
  • Middle Aged
  • Personal Satisfaction
  • Personality Tests
  • Social Welfare