Abstract
The present study examines the relationship of Job burnout and Type A behaviour with Psychological health. Thedata was collected through three self-report questionnaires distributed among the Secretaries working incorporate offices. The questionnaires used in the study are Job Burnout Inventory, Behaviour Activity Profile –Type A Measure of Personality and the Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire (CMIHQ). Data wasanalyzed by correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. The obtained results revealed that Angerhave been found significantly related with Personal accomplishment and Overall job burnout. Tension was foundpositively and significantly related with Impatience, Job involvement and Type A behaviour. Overall job burnoutemerged as a significant predictor of Anger. Emotional exhaustion and Depersonalization emerged as thesignificant predictors of Tension.
Highlights
In the present day world scenario no profession is truly spared from the negative reaction in varied magnitude which we call burnout
The present study examines the relationship of Job burnout and Type A behaviour with Psychological health
Author believed that Type A behaviour significantly influence the psychological health among the secretaries
Summary
In the present day world scenario no profession is truly spared from the negative reaction in varied magnitude which we call burnout. Number of studies on job burnout, type A behaviour and psychological health have been conducted on the samples of participants working with other people such as managers, teachers, doctors, and nurses, it may be assumed that the nature of work that secretaries perform is relatively more demanding and challenging, as they usually perform routine, administrative or personal tasks for their superiors. Due to increased competition that is prevalent in this profession, they have to work hard to compete with their counterparts to prove their efficiency and effectiveness Considering all these above mentioned facts, present study is conducted to examine the relationship of Job burnout and Type A behaviour with Psychological health among Secretaries. The study suggests recommendations and strategies that aim at enhancing the psychological health of the employees
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