Comparative study of occupation burnout of southern and northern Xinjiang soldiers

Abstract

Objective To explore the differences of occupation burnout of the soldiers in southern and northern Xinjiang and explore its related influencing factors. Methods Using stratified randomization sampling method, 500 soldiers from south and north of xinjiang military were selected and investigated by Military Job Burnout Scale and Military Social Support Rating Scale. Results ① The military of northern soldiers'accomplishment, somatization, interpersonal relationship, social support score (5.57±3.29, 5.53±3.35, 3.38±2.75, 9.62±10.15) was significantly higher than the soldiers who live in south of xinjiang (5.26±3.25, 5.13±3.45, 2.94±2.39, 6.25±5.24)(t=2.091, -2.539, -4.011, 7.227, P<0.05) . ②Every dimensions of occupation burnout has significant correlation with social support, age, length of military service , marriage , level , working hours , income and job satisfaction (r=0.124, 0.220, 0.275, 0.198, 0.192, 0.206, 0.188, -0.383, P<0.05) . The total score of Military Job Burnout Scale has positive correlation with social support and level (r=0.122、0.410, P<0.01) .③Social support, working hours, job satisfaction and length of military service has forecast effect on the northern military occupation burnout . Social support and level can predict the southern military occupation burnout . Conclusion It is no obviously differences on the general occupational between the north and South Xinjiang Military.Social support is closely related to the job burnout of South and the North military. Key words: Occupation burnout; Social support; Influencing factor; Soldiers