Examining the relationship between work-life conflict and burnout
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https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.4710Keywords:
Work-life balance, Burnout, Stress, Organisational careers, Mental health, WellbeingAbstract
The present study empirically examines the overarching research question: what is the relationship between work-life conflict and career burnout in a general adult working population? A sample of eightynine participants completed an online questionnaire. The results suggest a moderate, statistically significant, positive relationship between work-life conflict and burnout. For workplace implications, the results highlight the importance of employers understanding work-life conflict and career burnout among employees. For personal implications, the results capture the significance of engaging in recovery activities to decrease work-life conflict and career burnout. Counselling implications include facilitating client self-understanding of role importance to cope with work-life conflict.
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