Date of Paper
5-2012
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Lance T. Peterson
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
Previous research has examined burnout in social workers and other helping professions, however, there is little research regarding burnout in “direct care” workers, or those who work directly with clients and tend to have less experience and education. This research examined the effect of demographic factors such as age, experience, gender, and degree level on burnout rates, as well as the effect of social support and self-care on burnout. Twenty-nine participants from two social service agencies in the Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota area completed an online survey. Results showed that none of the variables studied appeared to have an effect on burnout. The researcher attributes small sample size and convenience sampling to these results. Further research should examine the burnout rates of direct care workers, as well as workers in all professions, and should examine whether mezzo and macro factors contribute to burnout rates.
Recommended Citation
Paskey, Tina. (2012). An Examination of Self-Care and Social Support Regarding Burnout Levels of Direct Care Staff and Social Workers. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/71