Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to identify specific stressors within mayoral activities and to construct a mayors' life event inventory. METHODS: Two online questionnaires were administered at 4-month intervals, with the first one collecting verbatim related to the stressors experienced by mayors and the second one evaluating the intensity and occurrence of the different stressors identified. RESULTS: In total, we retained responses from 1120 mayors. The first questionnaire has identified 25 work-related and nine personal life stressors (the cumulative stressor scale).The beta coefficients of the mediation analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between stressors and burnout. The total effect of stressors on burnout was substantial (β = 0.60, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study sheds light on the specific stressors that affect mayors in France, revealing a complex interplay between work-related and personal life challenges.
Authors: Olivier Torres, Mathieu Le Moal, François-Xavier Lesage
Language: English
Topic: Stress and Burnout Research
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4415992350
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