Professional Recognition at Work: The Protective Role of Esteem, Respect, and Care for Burnout Among Employees
Daniela Renger1, Marcel Miché, Annalisa Casini
1Institute of Psychology, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany (Ms Renger); Department of Clinical Psychology and Epidemiology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland (Mr Miché); Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (Ms Casini).
Objective:
The present research systematically investigates the role of recognition experiences at work as a protective factor for burnout.
Method:
In two cross-sectional studies (N = 328 and N = 220) with employees we measured via online questionnaires three forms of recognition (achievement-based social esteem, equality-based respect, and need-based care) from coworkers and supervisors as predictors and burnout among employees as outcome.
Results:
Using multiple regression analyses, Study 1 provided initial evidence that both supervisor and coworker recognition were negatively associated with employees' burnout. Study 2 further demonstrated that whereas respect experiences were especially crucial for lowering emotional exhaustion, care was primarily linked to reduced depersonalization and esteem to heightened personal accomplishment.
Conclusion:
We discuss how positive recognition experiences can be fostered in organizations in order to buffer the negative effects burnout can cause.
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