Work-related stressors and suicidal ideation: The mediating role of burnout

IF 1.5 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health Pub Date : 2021-04-03 DOI:10.1080/15555240.2021.1897605

Marie Andela

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Abstract

Abstract Background While epidemiological studies demonstrate that the risk of suicide is determined by several individual factors, research analyzing the relationships between suicidal ideation, work-related conditions and burnout are limited. Aims Therefore, the aim of the present study was to better understand the relationship between work-related stressors, burnout and suicidal ideation by exploring the mediating role of burnout between these variables. More specifically, our first hypothesis suggested that burnout is positively associated with suicidal ideation. Secondly, we suggested that work-related stressors are positively related to burnout and suicidal ideation. Finally, our third hypothesis aimed to investigate to what extend burnout mediates the relationship between work-related stressors and suicidal ideation. Methods The study was conducted with a sample of 490 veterinarians, a professional group that presents high rates of burnout and suicide in comparison to the general population. Seven of their specific work-related stressors were taken into account (workload, emotional demands, issues with clients, issues with coworkers, financial worries, negative work-home interactions and having high responsibilities) and measured with the Veterinary Stressors Inventory (VSI). Burnout was assessed with the Maslasch Burnout Inventory-General Suvey (MBI-GS), and three items measured suicidal ideations. Results Correlations analyses indicated significant associations between work-related stressors, burnout and suicidal ideation. Structural equation modeling indicated good fit for models suggesting that burnout mediated the relationship between work-related stressors and suicidal ideation. Thus, results contribute to the literature by underlining the role of burnout induced by work-related stressors, which offers a better understanding of suicidal ideation.

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工作压力源与自杀意念:倦怠的中介作用

摘要背景虽然流行病学研究表明自杀风险由几个个体因素决定，但分析自杀意念、工作条件和倦怠之间关系的研究有限。因此，本研究的目的是通过探索倦怠在工作压力源、倦怠和自杀意念之间的中介作用，更好地了解这些变量之间的关系。更具体地说，我们的第一个假设表明，倦怠与自杀意念呈正相关。其次，我们认为工作压力源与倦怠和自杀意念呈正相关。最后，我们的第三个假设旨在调查倦怠在多大程度上介导了工作压力源和自杀意念之间的关系。方法本研究以490名兽医为样本，与普通人群相比，这是一个职业群体，其倦怠和自杀率较高。他们的七种特定工作压力源被考虑在内（工作量、情绪需求、与客户的问题、与同事的问题、经济担忧、消极的工作与家庭互动以及承担高责任），并用兽医压力源量表（VSI）进行测量。使用Maslasch Burnout Inventory General Suvey（MBI-GS）对倦怠进行评估，其中三个项目测量了自杀意念。结果相关分析表明，工作压力源、倦怠和自杀意念之间存在显著相关性。结构方程模型很好地拟合了倦怠介导工作压力源和自杀意念之间关系的模型。因此，研究结果通过强调工作压力源引起的倦怠的作用为文献做出了贡献，从而更好地理解了自杀意念。

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Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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2.40

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6.70%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, retitled from Employee Assistance Quarterly to better reflect its expanded focus, presents innovative research, applied theory, and practical information to keep workplace human service administrators, counselors, and consultants up to date on the latest developments in the field. This refereed journal is an essential guide to best practice and research issues faced by EAP professionals who deal with work-related and personal issues including workplace and family wellness, employee benefits, and organizational development.