A General Evaluation of Burnout Models

Abstract

Burnout is a serious syndrome that reduces the work efficiency of employees and causes many mental and physical problems in the individual. Although it is one of the concepts that has been studied most academically in recent years, the findings of these studies are not taken into account sufficiently and measures are not taken to combat burnout in workplaces. Although employees have many abilities, both mental and physical, the burnout vortex seriously reduces work performance by damaging all of the individual's abilities. It is important for workplaces to show the same sensitivity in combating employee burnout as they do in personnel recruitment. The aim of this literature review is to introduce the concept of burnout in general, to examine its historical development and to reveal the theories of different models developed. For this purpose, Edelwich and Brodsky Burnout Model, Cherniss Burnout Model, Perlman and Hartman Burnout Model, Golembiewski Burnout Model, Pines and Aranson Burnout Model and Maslach Burnout Model have been defined. Based on the findings, burnout has been observed in certain models among individuals in professions that provide services to people, while in other models, it is seen not only in those providing services to people but also in individuals working in various professions. It has been noted that the inability of individuals to successfully manage work-related stress also plays a role in the experienced burnout. The study aims to highlight the similarities and differences between the examined models.

Keywords

• burnout syndrome
• burnout theories
• historical development of burnout
• sub dimensions of burnout