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Burnout, work engagement and workaholism among highly educated employees: Profiles, antecedents and outcomes

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The present study examined the longitudinal profiles of burnout, engagement and workaholism among highly educated employees. First, the latent profile modeling indicated two latent classes: Engaged and Exhausted-Workaholic. Second, the results revealed that employees with the Engaged profile experienced high levels of energy and dedication, whereas employees with the Exhausted-Workaholic profile experienced exhaustion, cynicism and workaholism. Social pessimism in the transition from high education to work predicted poor subjective well-being at work. Further, workaholism decreased during the career among members of the Exhausted-Workaholic profile suggesting positive direction during career. Finally, Engaged employees experienced detachment and relaxation, life satisfaction and rewards.

Source: Burnout Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.burn.2014.04.001

Authors: Hely Innanen, Asko Tolvanen, Katariina Salmela-Aro

Institution: University of Jyväskylä

Language: English

Topic: Workaholism, burnout, and well-being

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid