Examining the Big Five Personality Factors as Predictors of Burnout among Counselors
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Authors
Norris, Stephany Ann
Issue Date
2011-08-18
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Burnout , Emotional Exhaustion , Depersonalization , Personal Accomplishment , Maslach , Neuroticism , Extraversion
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Abstract
Burnout is a complex syndrome primarily associated with one’s personal relationship
with work that has many negative consequences. Maslach (1982) defined three
dimensions of burnout: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal
Accomplishment. Prior research has established counselors as being particularly
susceptible to burnout, but little research has studied the role of personality in burnout
among counselors. Therefore, this study used the Five-Factor Model (FFM) to investigate
personality factors as predictors of burnout among counselors. Findings were consistent
with the hypotheses that of the five factors, Neuroticism scores would be positively
correlated with high scores on burnout, and high Extraversion scores would be negatively correlated with low levels of burnout among counselors. Other correlations were found and reviewed as well. Overall, the importance of looking at ways in which personality factors might play a role in counselor susceptibility to burnout has been indicated a potential area of future growth.
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Valdosta State University
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