상담자의 일과 삶의 균형 유형에 따른 심리적 소진의 차이

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to categorize counselor’s work-life balance types according to their levels of three sub-factors of work-life balance (work-family balance, work-leisure balance, work-growth balance) and to examine the differences in psychological burnout among these types. Methods A survey was conducted on 315 counselors working in Seoul and Gyeonggi regions, and a correlation analysis was performed between work-life Balance and psychological burnout. Hierarchical cluster analysis was conducted on the three variables of sub-factors of work-life balance, and one-way ANOVA and MANOVA were performed to confirm differences in psychological burnout by type. Results A significant negative correlation between work-life balance and psychological burnout was found. Counselors’ work-life balance types were best divided into four clusters: “satisfied counselors”, “average counselors”, “overly growth-focused counselors”, and “overloaded counselors”. There were differences in the overall mean and all sub-factors of psychological burnout by type. Conclusions “Overly growth-focused counselors” showed more emotional exhaustion than “average counselors”, indicating that even if counselors are content with their work-growth balance, they may experience emotional exhaustion if their work-leisure balance is inadequate. This finding underscores the importance of effective time and energy management between work and non-work activities to prevent and recover from psychological burnout. It also suggests that counselors need to balance their lives by engaging in activities that enjoy and care for themselves as individuals, as well as striving for self-development in their non-work lives.