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Relationship between locus of control, spirituality and burnout among mental health professionals
Author
Lee, Mei Hui
Supervisor
Lim, Kam Ming
Abstract
This present study explored how locus of control and spirituality influenced the development of burnout among mental health professionals. Demographics and organizational correlates of burnout were also investigated to add support to existing local literature. Participants consisted of a sample of 84 mental health professionals (e.g., psychologists, mental health case managers, social workers, and counselors) with mean age 32.67 (SD = 8.12). They worked in various settings and were recruited via convenience sampling techniques. Instruments used in this study were Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, Internal-External Locus of Control Scale and Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Results indicated that an external locus of control, and a lower spirituality level were associated with higher burnout level. Burnout level was also higher for mental health professionals between the ages of 25-35, and for mental health professionals with 5-10 years of experience in the field. Moreover, locus of control appeared to moderate the relationship between religious well-being and burnout, and religious well-being too appeared to moderate the relationship between locus of control and burnout. This study concluded that similar variables influenced burnout in Asian and western context. However, more local research will be needed to replicate and add depth to the current study. Implications and limitations of the current study were also discussed.
Date Issued
2018
Call Number
RC440.2 Lee
Date Submitted
2018