Burnout and Job Satisfaction Among Audiologists in Türkiye: A Multidimensional Assessment

This study aims to evaluate burnout and job satisfaction levels among audiologists in Türkiye and the factors that contribute to them.

The study included 152 female (59.80%) and 102 male (40.20%) audiologists aged 20-30 (n = 133, 52.40%), 31-40 (n = 82, 32.30%), and 41 and over (n = 39, 15.40%). Participants were required to have at least 1 year of experience and be an active audiologist. Analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and correlation statistics to assess the predictive relationship between burnout sub-dimensions and job satisfaction components.

The results showed that burnout and job satisfaction among audiologists differed according to demographic data. In Türkiye, audiologists reported high burnout and low job satisfaction. A significant relationship was found between burnout and job satisfaction. The exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Scale statistically significantly and negatively predicted the Job Satisfaction Scale scores (β = -0.35; p < 0.05). Furthermore, it was determined that audiologists working in implant centers experienced less burnout, while those working in rehabilitation centers had lower job satisfaction.

In conclusion, addressing burnout levels among audiologists is expected to not only improve individual well-being but also contribute to the overall enhancement of hearing health services in Türkiye.