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A significant percentage of French mayors experience burnout, characterized by fatigue and frustration. Interventions should address work overload and emotional distress to support elected officials.

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French mayors burnout local governance mental health stress

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Occupational Health
Political Science

Background:

Mayoral roles involve significant public service demands.
Understanding occupational stressors for elected officials is crucial for well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess burnout risk in French mayors.
To identify specific burnout characteristics within this demographic.

Main Methods:

A national cross-sectional descriptive study.
Online questionnaire distributed to 11,905 members of the Association of Rural Mayors of France (AMRF).
Burnout Measure Short Version utilized for assessment.

Main Results:

31.4% of surveyed mayors reported burnout.
3.48% experienced severe burnout.
Common symptoms included disappointment, fatigue, powerlessness, frustration, and poor sleep, indicative of frenetic and impediment syndromes.

Conclusions:

Burnout among mayors has significant public health implications.
Preventative strategies must address work overload and emotional frustration.
Targeted interventions are needed to support the mental health of elected officials.