Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory—Educators Survey (MBI-ES). The presence of burnout syndrome, its relationship with personality traits, intention to change career and work abroad were assessed in a cross-sectional multi-center trial conducted among educators at three medical faculties in the Western Balkans during 2019. Translation and cultural adaptation were made based on internationally accepted principles. Personality traits were assessed by the Big Five Plus Two questionnaire. In total, 246 medical faculty members, predominantly females (61%), were enrolled. The three-factor structure of the MBI-ES questionnaire (exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy) was validated. Analysis of internal consistency yielded a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.785, indicating scale reliability. The majority of respondents (85.6%) reported moderate level of burnout. Aggressiveness, neuroticism, and negative valence were associated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, while extraversion, conscientiousness, openness, and positive valence correlated with personal accomplishment. Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization in a multivariate regression model were significantly associated with intentions to change career and work abroad (p < 0.05). The present study provided evidence for the appropriate metric properties of the Serbian version of MBI-ES. Presence of burnout syndrome, which was identified as a common problem in medical academia, and directly linked to personality traits, affected intention to career change and work abroad.
Highlights
Burnout is a syndrome related to work and is usually recognized in professions where cooperation and personal engagement with others is high [1]
The Serbian versions of Maslach Burnout Inventory—Educators Survey (MBI-ES) and Big 5 + 2 questionnaire were completed by 246 professors and assistant professors currently employed at three universities
The present study provided evidence for the appropriate metric properties of the Serbian version of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)-ES
Summary
Burnout is a syndrome related to work and is usually recognized in professions where cooperation and personal engagement with others is high [1]. Burnout syndrome among educators is defined by high levels of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment at work [1,5]. High level of depersonalization presents educators attempt to separate emotional and rational by ignoring the student’s nature, personality, and appearance. The third aspect of burnout syndrome—personal accomplishment, refers to evaluation of achievements at work. Maslach et al proposed that reduced personal accomplishment is related to inefficacy at work and negative evaluation of oneself [1,5]
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