Burnout contagion among general practitioners

This study used a representative sample of 507 general practitioners (GPs) to test the hypothesis that burnout is contagious. Following a two-dimensional conceptualization of burnout, it is assumed that burnout is comprised of emotional exhaustion and negative attitudes (i.e., depersonalization and...

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Published in:Journal of social and clinical psychology 2001-04, Vol.20 (1), p.82-98
Main Authors: BAKKER, Arnold B, SCHAUFELI, Wilmar B, SIXMA, Herman I, BOSVELD, Willem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Burnout
Communication
Contagion
Contagion Theory
Doctors
Emotions
General practitioners
Health participants
Hypothesis
Medical sciences
Mental stress
Netherlands
Occupational health
Occupational Stress
Physicians
Psychology
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Sociology
Statistical analysis
Studies
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Summary:This study used a representative sample of 507 general practitioners (GPs) to test the hypothesis that burnout is contagious. Following a two-dimensional conceptualization of burnout, it is assumed that burnout is comprised of emotional exhaustion and negative attitudes (i.e., depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment).
ISSN:0736-7236
1943-2771
DOI:10.1521/jscp.20.1.82.22251