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Burnout in gerontological social work

J E Poulin1, C A Walter

  • 1Widener University, Chester, PA 19103.

Social Work
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Gerontological social workers experience burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Identifying client, organizational, and personal factors is key to addressing burnout in this vital field.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Health Psychology

Background:

  • Burnout research extensively covers social work but lacks focus on gerontological specialists.
  • Gerontological social workers play a crucial role in elder care, making their well-being a public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and components of burnout among gerontological social workers.
  • To identify key client, organizational, and personal factors contributing to burnout in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was conducted involving 1,196 social workers specializing in gerontology.
  • Participants were members of the National Association of Social Workers or the Gerontological Society of America.

Main Results:

  • The study quantifies the extent of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment among gerontological social workers.
  • Significant associations were found between burnout and specific client, organizational, and personal factors.

Conclusions:

  • Burnout is a relevant issue for gerontological social workers, influenced by a combination of work-related and personal factors.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support systems to mitigate burnout and enhance practice in gerontological social work.

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