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Maslach Burnout Inventory: factor structures and norms for USA pharmacists
Psychological Reports
|June 1, 1989
Summary
This study validated the Maslach Burnout Inventory for pharmacists, finding lower burnout scores compared to other helping professions. The findings establish normative data for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
- Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- Burnout is a significant concern in healthcare professions.
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a widely used measure of burnout.
- Normative data for specific professional groups is essential for accurate interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normative data for the MBI among licensed practicing pharmacists in the USA.
- To evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the MBI's three subscales (Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, Lack of Personal Accomplishment) in this population.
- To compare burnout levels in pharmacists to those in other helping professions.
Main Methods:
- A national sample of USA licensed practicing pharmacists completed the MBI.
- Principal factors analysis with iteration and varimax rotation was used to assess construct validity.
- Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to determine internal consistency.
- Statistical comparisons were made with existing data from other professions.
Main Results:
- The analysis supported a three-factor solution, confirming the hypothesized constructs of Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Lack of Personal Accomplishment.
- Internal consistency of the MBI subscales was comparable to previous studies.
- Pharmacists reported significantly lower scores on all MBI subscales compared to professionals in other helping fields.
Conclusions:
- The MBI demonstrates good construct validity and reliability for assessing burnout in practicing pharmacists.
- The study provides valuable normative data for the MBI in this professional group.
- Pharmacists appear to experience lower levels of burnout than previously studied helping professions, warranting further investigation into contributing factors.
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