Specificity of burnout syndrome inherent for professions with high stress level

Abstract

The causes and eff ects of professional burnout syndrome are considered. The symptoms of burnout is analysed. The organizational and personality factors reducing the psychic stability and successfulness of an individual in the professional environment are emphasized. The empirical results received in the course of investigation of burnout in professions with increased risk of precocious development of burnout symptoms are discussed. The diagnostic instrument AVEM (Arbeitsbezogenes Verhaltensund Erlebensmuster — Work-related Behavior and Experience Patterns) has been used as a method of research. The results obtained in the groups of managers, middle medical staff, policemen and penal institution employees are given. The specific character of professional burnout syndrome development for each group under test is shown. The approaches to developing burnout preventive measures for some professional groups are presented. Refs 43.